Bonding (Bonded) : The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path that will ensure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct any current likely to be imposed
NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, 2002 ed. http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/AboutTheCodes/79/ 79-A2002-rop.pdf, (Electr Std for Ind Machinery - Amer) {225 NFC}