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noun
the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule
“basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk”
noun
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
“found a natural affinity with the immigrants”
noun
state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts
“in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans”
noun
a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
“an affinity for politics”
noun
kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
noun
the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
noun
inherent resemblance between persons or things
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