Wiktionary
cohesive energy
n. 1 (context physics English) The difference between the average energy of the atoms of a solid (especially a crystal) and that of the free atoms 2 (context chemistry English) Standard enthalpy of formation of the consistent atoms from a solid phase.
Usage examples of "cohesive energy".
All we know is that a cohesive energy field survives the death of the body.
Without the cohesive energy in a molecule, without gravity, without love-chaos.