adhesion

Plural: adhesions

Noun

• The action or process of adhering to a surface.
• abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
• a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
• the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
  • "a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion"
• faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
  • "the adhesion of Seville was decisive"
• The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
• Persistent attachment or loyalty.
• An agreement to adhere.
• An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
• The binding of a cell to a surface or substrate.
• The frictional grip on a surface, of wheels, shoes etc.

Examples

• The tiles’ adhesion to the magnetic board prevented any game-ruining spills.

Synonyms

adherence, adhesiveness, attachment, bond

Antonyms

cohesion

Related Words

adhesive