ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

adhesion

gb/ædhˈiʒən/ us/ædhˈiʒən/
C1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ C1 property
1

sticking of one surface to another

how well something sticks to a surface

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: adhesion of [material/substance] to [surface]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Don’t confuse adhesion (sticking to another surface) with cohesion (sticking to itself).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
stickiness (more informal; focuses on the feel or effect.) | bonding (often implies a stronger or more permanent join.) | attachment (general term; not limited to materials or surfaces.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
detachment (the state of not being attached or becoming separated.) | separation (the result of coming apart.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
good adhesion |poor adhesion |strong adhesion |adhesion to the surface |adhesion to glass |paint adhesion |tape adhesion |adhesion strength |improve adhesion |adhesion problems
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
materials |daily_life |science
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The label peeled off because the adhesion to the plastic was weak.
  • Clean the wall first to improve the paint’s adhesion.
  • This glue provides strong adhesion even on metal.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The tape has good adhesion.
  • Dust reduces adhesion.
ਨਾਂਵ formal C1 state
2

loyal support for a cause

strong support for an idea or group

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: adhesion to [principles/plan/cause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In this meaning, adhesion is close to adherence; it usually takes to (adhesion to rules), not for (support for rules).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
adherence (more common for following rules or standards.) | allegiance (often to a leader, country, or group; stronger loyalty.) | commitment (emphasizes willingness to keep supporting over time.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
opposition (active disagreement or resistance.) | disloyalty (lack of loyalty to a group or leader.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
adhesion to principles |adhesion to a cause |adhesion to a policy |win adhesion |secure adhesion |public adhesion |party adhesion |continued adhesion |adhesion to tradition |adhesion to the rules
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politics |society |beliefs
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Her adhesion to the party line made her unpopular with reformers.
  • The movement gained wider adhesion after the debate.
  • Their adhesion to strict safety rules is non-negotiable.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He showed adhesion to the plan.
  • Adhesion to the rules is important.
ਨਾਂਵ technical C2 entity
3

scar tissue joining body parts

scar tissue that makes body parts stick together

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [an] adhesion forms between [tissues/organs]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In medicine, adhesions are inside the body; they are not the same as a skin rash or a bruise.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
scar band (a descriptive term; less standard in clinical writing.) | fibrous band (more technical; describes the tissue structure.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
normal separation (organs and tissues not abnormally stuck together.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
postoperative adhesions |abdominal adhesions |pelvic adhesions |adhesion formation |break down adhesions |adhesions cause pain |adhesions after surgery |intestinal adhesions |scar adhesions |prevent adhesions
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health |medicine
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The surgeon warned that adhesions can form after abdominal surgery.
  • Scar adhesions may limit movement and cause discomfort.
  • Imaging suggested an adhesion was pulling on the intestine.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Adhesions can happen after surgery.
ਨਾਂਵ technical C2 property
4

attraction between different substances

a scientific force that makes different materials stick

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: adhesion between [substance] and [substance]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In science, adhesion is between different materials; cohesion is within the same material.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
interfacial attraction (more technical; highlights the boundary between materials.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
repulsion (a force or tendency to push apart rather than stick.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
adhesion forces |surface adhesion |adhesion between water and glass |adhesion at the interface |adhesion energy |adhesion mechanism |measure adhesion |interfacial adhesion |enhance adhesion |adhesion and cohesion
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science |physics |chemistry
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Capillary action depends partly on adhesion between water and glass.
  • Researchers measured adhesion forces at the material interface.
ਨਾਂਵ formal C2 action
5

formal joining or acceptance

official agreement to join something

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: adhesion to [treaty/agreement/convention]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
This is formal and often legal/diplomatic; in everyday speech people usually say join or sign.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
accession (standard term in treaties for formally joining.) | acceptance (broader; not always about joining an organization.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
withdrawal (formally leaving or no longer being bound.) | rejection (refusing to accept an agreement.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
adhesion to the treaty |adhesion to the convention |instrument of adhesion |sign and adhesion |formal adhesion |state adhesion |adhesion process |adhesion clause |adhesion by declaration |announce adhesion
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law |politics |international_relations
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The country’s adhesion to the convention took effect in January.
  • Several states announced their adhesion to the agreement after the summit.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
adhesion
IPA
GB/ædhˈiʒən/
US/ædhˈiʒən/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
ad - he - sion (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (he)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: adhesion
  • Plural: adhesion, adhesions
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
adhesions noun
Core family
adhere verb C1 adhesive adjective B1
Related words
adherence noun C1 adherent noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonadhesive adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

adhesion contract

1
/ædhˈiʒən kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase legal

take-it-or-leave-it contract

a contract you usually can’t negotiate

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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]

1
/ædhˈiʒən əv sˈʌmθɪŋ tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

how well it sticks

how strongly one thing sticks to another

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

adhesion promoter

1
/ædhˈiʒən pɹəmˈoʊtɚ/
fixed phrase technical

chemical that improves bonding

a product that helps materials stick together

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • They applied an adhesion promoter before painting the plastic.
  • The sealant includes an adhesion promoter for difficult surfaces.

adhesion test

1
/ædhˈiʒən tˈɛst/
fixed phrase technical

test how well it sticks

a test to check if something sticks well

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

1
/ædhˈiʒən tə/
fixed phrase formal

faithful following or support

strong support for, or careful following of, something

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

loss of adhesion

1
/lˈɔs əv ædhˈiʒən/
fixed phrase technical

loss of grip or traction

when wheels lose grip and slip

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

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