pojivová

Pojivové is an adjective in Czech derived from the noun pojivo, meaning a binding agent or binder. It is used to describe materials, tissues, or phenomena that bind components together or relate to connective structures.

In construction and materials science, pojivo refers to binders that hold constituents in place. In concrete, cement is the principal pojivo; lime and other hydraulic binders may be used in mortars. In paints and coatings, polymer binders such as acrylics or alkyd resins provide cohesion. In ceramics, binders help compact powders into a solid mass.

In biology and anatomy, pojivové tkáně is the term for connective tissue; the adjective pojivové describes tissues that bind, support, or connect other tissues and organs, with components like collagen and extracellular matrix providing structure.

In food technology and pharmaceuticals, pojivové látky denote binding agents and fillers used to impart texture, cohesion, and stability. Examples include starches, cellulose derivatives, gums, and synthetic polymers, used in tablets, sausages, and other products.