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Definition of adhesion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical propertyTECH. the ability of a substance to stick to anotherTECH.
- The glue's adhesion to the paper was strong.
2.
medicalTECH. abnormal union of bodily tissuesTECH.
- The surgery revealed an adhesion in the abdomen.
3.
psychologyRare persistent attachment or loyalty to a causeRare
- His adhesion to the political party was unwavering.
4.
contract consentRare agreement to adhere to termsRare
- The contract required adhesion to all clauses.
Expressions with adhesion
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contract where one party sets terms and the other cannot negotiate
The adhesion contract left the customer with no negotiation power.
process where cells attach to each other or to surrounding material
Cell adhesion plays a key role in tissue formation and wound healing.
contract with non-negotiable terms set by one party
The customer signed the adhesion agreement without reading the terms.
protein on cell surfaces helping cells stick to other cells or structures
The scientist studied how each adhesion molecule affected tumor cell spread.
standardized agreement imposed by one party on another without negotiation
The gym membership was a contract of adhesion, offering no room for negotiation.
Origin of adhesion
Latin, adhaerere (to stick to)
Terms with adhesion included in their meaning
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adhesion
attach or adhere to a surface
adhesion
adhere or stick firmly to a surface or substance
adhesion
sticking very strongly or closely together
adhesion
in a way that sticks tightly
adhesion
firmly attached to a wall
adhesion
adhere physically to a surface
adhesion
adhere to each other
adhesion
stick materials together using an adhesive
adhesion
attach or stick with a sticky substance
adhesion
secure something using adhesive tape
adhesion
attach something to a surface using adhesive
adhesion
make something adhere closely
adhesion
stuck firmly to a surface
adhesion
joined together using adhesive, heat, or pressure
adhesion
adhere firmly to a surface or object
adhesion
quality of sticking together
adhesion
having more adhesive quality
adhesion
the property of adhering to surfaces
adhesion
sticking closely to something
adhesion
act of applying paste to something
adhesion
having adhesive properties or likely to adhere
adhesion
sticking firmly to a surface
adhesion
in a manner that sticks surfaces together
science
stick together physically by adhesion
Examples of adhesion in a sentence
The paint's adhesion to the wall was impressive. Doctors found an adhesion during the procedure. Adhesion can complicate surgical outcomes. Her adhesion to the team inspired others. Adhesion to the group's ideals was expected. Adhesion to the treaty was mandatory.
The policy demands adhesion from all members.
View all translations of adhesion
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- French:adhérence, soudure, ...
- German:Haftung, Verwachsung, ...
- Italian:adesione, aderenza, ...
- Spanish:adhesión, adherencia, ...
- Portuguese:aderência, fidelidade, ...
- Chinese:粘附性, 粘连, ...
- Japanese:接着力, 癒着, ...
- Arabic:اِلْتِصَاق, تَلَصُّق, ...
- Hebrew:הִידַּבְּקוּת, הִצְמְדוּת, ...
- Russian:адгезия, спайка, ...
- Ukrainian:адгезія, спайка, ...
- Hindi:आसंजन, चिपकाव, ...
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