adhesion
Adhesion (noun) means the way one substance is able to stick firmly to a different substance.
noun
1
The way one substance is able to stick firmly to a different substance.
2
A lasting sense of loyalty or attachment to someone or something.
3
An agreement to stick to or support something, such as a set of terms.
4
(medicine) A band of scar tissue that forms between body parts after inflammation, sticking them together abnormally.
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Rhymes for adhesion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of adhesion?
"adhesion" (noun) means the way one substance is able to stick firmly to a different substance.
What is another word for adhesion?
Other words for "adhesion" include bond, adherence, attachment, adhesiveness.
What are the different meanings of adhesion?
"adhesion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The way one substance is able to stick firmly to a different substance; 2. A lasting sense of loyalty or attachment to someone or something; 3. An agreement to stick to or support something, such as a set of terms.
