Ingles

adhesion

gb/ædhˈiʒən/ us/ædhˈiʒən/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan C1 property
1

sticking of one surface to another

how well something sticks to a surface

Padron ng paggamit: adhesion of [material/substance] to [surface]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t confuse adhesion (sticking to another surface) with cohesion (sticking to itself).
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
detachment (the state of not being attached or becoming separated.) | separation (the result of coming apart.)
Mga kolokasyon
good adhesion |poor adhesion |strong adhesion |adhesion to the surface |adhesion to glass |paint adhesion |tape adhesion |adhesion strength |improve adhesion |adhesion problems
Mga tema
materials |daily_life |science
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The tape has good adhesion.
  • Dust reduces adhesion.
Pangngalan formal C1 state
2

loyal support for a cause

strong support for an idea or group

Padron ng paggamit: adhesion to [principles/plan/cause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In this meaning, adhesion is close to adherence; it usually takes to (adhesion to rules), not for (support for rules).
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
opposition (active disagreement or resistance.) | disloyalty (lack of loyalty to a group or leader.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
politics |society |beliefs
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He showed adhesion to the plan.
  • Adhesion to the rules is important.
Pangngalan technical C2 entity
3

scar tissue joining body parts

scar tissue that makes body parts stick together

Padron ng paggamit: [an] adhesion forms between [tissues/organs]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In medicine, adhesions are inside the body; they are not the same as a skin rash or a bruise.
Mga kasingkahulugan
scar band (a descriptive term; less standard in clinical writing.) | fibrous band (more technical; describes the tissue structure.)
Mga kasalungat
normal separation (organs and tissues not abnormally stuck together.)
Mga kolokasyon
postoperative adhesions |abdominal adhesions |pelvic adhesions |adhesion formation |break down adhesions |adhesions cause pain |adhesions after surgery |intestinal adhesions |scar adhesions |prevent adhesions
Mga tema
health |medicine
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Adhesions can happen after surgery.
Pangngalan technical C2 property
4

attraction between different substances

a scientific force that makes different materials stick

Padron ng paggamit: adhesion between [substance] and [substance]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In science, adhesion is between different materials; cohesion is within the same material.
Mga kasingkahulugan
interfacial attraction (more technical; highlights the boundary between materials.)
Mga kasalungat
repulsion (a force or tendency to push apart rather than stick.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
science |physics |chemistry
Mga Halimbawa
  • Capillary action depends partly on adhesion between water and glass.
  • Researchers measured adhesion forces at the material interface.
Pangngalan formal C2 action
5

formal joining or acceptance

official agreement to join something

Padron ng paggamit: adhesion to [treaty/agreement/convention]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This is formal and often legal/diplomatic; in everyday speech people usually say join or sign.
Mga kasingkahulugan
accession (standard term in treaties for formally joining.) | acceptance (broader; not always about joining an organization.)
Mga kasalungat
withdrawal (formally leaving or no longer being bound.) | rejection (refusing to accept an agreement.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
law |politics |international_relations
Mga Halimbawa
  • The country’s adhesion to the convention took effect in January.
  • Several states announced their adhesion to the agreement after the summit.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
adhesion
IPA
GB/ædhˈiʒən/
US/ædhˈiʒən/
Mga pantig at diin
ad - he - sion (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (he)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: adhesion
  • Plural: adhesion, adhesions
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
adhesions noun
Core family
adhere verb C1 adhesive adjective B1
Related words
adherence noun C1 adherent noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonadhesive adjective
Mga ekspresyon

adhesion contract

1
/ædhˈiʒən kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase legal

take-it-or-leave-it contract

a contract you usually can’t negotiate

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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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