adhesion
how well something sticks to a surface
the tendency or ability of one material or surface to stick to another
strong support for an idea or group
steady support for, or faithful agreement with, a set of ideas, a leader, or a group
scar tissue that makes body parts stick together
a band of scar tissue that forms inside the body and causes tissues or organs to stick together, often after surgery or inflammation
a scientific force that makes different materials stick
the attraction between molecules of different substances, especially at their surfaces, that makes them stick together
official agreement to join something
the act of formally agreeing to join, accept, or become bound by an agreement, treaty, or organization
- Base: adhesion
- Plural: adhesion, adhesions
adhesion contract
1take-it-or-leave-it contract
a contract you usually can’t negotiate
- The judge considered whether the terms were unfair in an adhesion contract.
- Many online service agreements function as adhesion contracts.
adhesion of [something] to [something]
1how well it sticks
how strongly one thing sticks to another
- They tested the adhesion of the coating to aluminum.
- Humidity can reduce the adhesion of tape to skin.
- The primer improves adhesion of the sealant to concrete.
- The adhesion of the label to the bottle is weak.
adhesion promoter
1chemical that improves bonding
a product that helps materials stick together
- They applied an adhesion promoter before painting the plastic.
- The sealant includes an adhesion promoter for difficult surfaces.
adhesion test
1test how well it sticks
a test to check if something sticks well
- The lab ran an adhesion test on the new powder coating.
- If the adhesion test fails, the surface may not have been cleaned properly.
adhesion to
1faithful following or support
strong support for, or careful following of, something
- Adhesion to the new guidelines is required across the company.
- Her adhesion to traditional methods frustrates younger colleagues.
- The group demanded adhesion to its core principles.
- Adhesion to the rules is necessary.
loss of adhesion
1loss of grip or traction
when wheels lose grip and slip
- Wet leaves on the track can cause loss of adhesion.
- The warning system detects loss of adhesion and reduces power.
- Drivers should slow down to avoid loss of adhesion on ice.
- Ice can cause loss of adhesion.