adhesion
noun
ad·he·sion
ad-ˈhē-zhən 
əd-
1
: steady or firm attachment : adherence
2
: the action or state of adhering
3
: the abnormal union of separate tissue surfaces by new fibrous tissue resulting from an inflammatory process
also
: the newly formed uniting tissue
4
: agreement to join
adhesion of all nations to a copyright convention
5
: the molecular attraction exerted between the surfaces of bodies in contact
Examples of adhesion in a Sentence
the adhesion of the coating
the adhesion of the mud to my shoes
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This model was printed at the 10-micron setting with a 2-second layer exposure and a 100-second bottom layer time to ensure a good first layer adhesion.
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PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
This scientific relevance has shown that when present in the right form and concentration, PAC from cranberry juice extract is one of the best forms not just of minimizing adhesion of current bacteria but of preventing future adhesion, as well.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Importantly, testing also showed that the presence of the CMX had very little if any effect on the resin's clarity, scratch resistance, and adhesion.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
Henrich added complications associated with premature birth, cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure and adhesions in the abdomen typically increase as a woman gets older, with more risks occurring in those who have already had more than one cesarean birth.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
This scientific relevance has shown that when present in the right form and concentration, PAC from cranberry juice extract is one of the best forms not just of minimizing adhesion of current bacteria but of preventing future adhesion, as well.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Importantly, testing also showed that the presence of the CMX had very little if any effect on the resin's clarity, scratch resistance, and adhesion.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
Henrich added complications associated with premature birth, cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure and adhesions in the abdomen typically increase as a woman gets older, with more risks occurring in those who have already had more than one cesarean birth.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adhesion
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“Adhesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhesion. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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adhesion
noun
ad·he·sion
ad-ˈhē-zhən
əd-
1
: steady or firm attachment
especially
: a sticking together
2
: abnormal union of tissues following inflammation (as after surgery)
3
: the molecular attraction between surfaces of bodies in contact
Medical Definition
adhesion
noun
ad·he·sion
ad-ˈhē-zhən, əd-
1
: the action or state of adhering
specifically
: a sticking together of substances (as of glue and wood or of parts united by growth)
2
a
: the abnormal union of surfaces normally separate by the formation of new fibrous tissue resulting from an inflammatory process
also
: the newly formed uniting tissue
pleural adhesions
b
: the union of wound edges especially by first intention
3
: the molecular attraction exerted between the surfaces of bodies in contact compare cohesion sense 2
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