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adhesion

gb/ædhˈiʒən/ us/ædhˈiʒən/
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Sensuri
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Substantiv C1 property
1

sticking of one surface to another

how well something sticks to a surface

Tipar de utilizare: adhesion of [material/substance] to [surface]
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t confuse adhesion (sticking to another surface) with cohesion (sticking to itself).
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
detachment (the state of not being attached or becoming separated.) | separation (the result of coming apart.)
Colocații
good adhesion |poor adhesion |strong adhesion |adhesion to the surface |adhesion to glass |paint adhesion |tape adhesion |adhesion strength |improve adhesion |adhesion problems
Teme
materials |daily_life |science
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • The tape has good adhesion.
  • Dust reduces adhesion.
Substantiv formal C1 state
2

loyal support for a cause

strong support for an idea or group

Tipar de utilizare: adhesion to [principles/plan/cause]
Greșeală frecventă:
In this meaning, adhesion is close to adherence; it usually takes to (adhesion to rules), not for (support for rules).
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
opposition (active disagreement or resistance.) | disloyalty (lack of loyalty to a group or leader.)
Colocații
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
Teme
politics |society |beliefs
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • He showed adhesion to the plan.
  • Adhesion to the rules is important.
Substantiv technical C2 entity
3

scar tissue joining body parts

scar tissue that makes body parts stick together

Tipar de utilizare: [an] adhesion forms between [tissues/organs]
Greșeală frecventă:
In medicine, adhesions are inside the body; they are not the same as a skin rash or a bruise.
Sinonime
scar band (a descriptive term; less standard in clinical writing.) | fibrous band (more technical; describes the tissue structure.)
Antonime
normal separation (organs and tissues not abnormally stuck together.)
Colocații
postoperative adhesions |abdominal adhesions |pelvic adhesions |adhesion formation |break down adhesions |adhesions cause pain |adhesions after surgery |intestinal adhesions |scar adhesions |prevent adhesions
Teme
health |medicine
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • Adhesions can happen after surgery.
Substantiv technical C2 property
4

attraction between different substances

a scientific force that makes different materials stick

Tipar de utilizare: adhesion between [substance] and [substance]
Greșeală frecventă:
In science, adhesion is between different materials; cohesion is within the same material.
Sinonime
interfacial attraction (more technical; highlights the boundary between materials.)
Antonime
repulsion (a force or tendency to push apart rather than stick.)
Colocații
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
Teme
science |physics |chemistry
Exemple
  • Capillary action depends partly on adhesion between water and glass.
  • Researchers measured adhesion forces at the material interface.
Substantiv formal C2 action
5

formal joining or acceptance

official agreement to join something

Tipar de utilizare: adhesion to [treaty/agreement/convention]
Greșeală frecventă:
This is formal and often legal/diplomatic; in everyday speech people usually say join or sign.
Sinonime
accession (standard term in treaties for formally joining.) | acceptance (broader; not always about joining an organization.)
Antonime
withdrawal (formally leaving or no longer being bound.) | rejection (refusing to accept an agreement.)
Colocații
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
Teme
law |politics |international_relations
Exemple
  • The country’s adhesion to the convention took effect in January.
  • Several states announced their adhesion to the agreement after the summit.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
adhesion
IPA
GB/ædhˈiʒən/
US/ædhˈiʒən/
Silabe și accent
ad - he - sion (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (he)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
  • Base: adhesion
  • Plural: adhesion, adhesions
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
adhesions noun
Core family
adhere verb C1 adhesive adjective B1
Related words
adherence noun C1 adherent noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonadhesive adjective
Expresii

adhesion contract

1
/ædhˈiʒən kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase legal

take-it-or-leave-it contract

a contract you usually can’t negotiate

Exemple
  • 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

Exemple
  • 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

Exemple
  • 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

Exemple
  • 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

Exemple
  • 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

Exemple
  • 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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