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adhesion

Adhesion (noun) means the ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.

noun
1
The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
2
Persistent attachment or loyalty.
3
An agreement to adhere.
4
An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
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What is the meaning of adhesion?

"adhesion" (noun) means the ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.

What are the different meanings of adhesion?

"adhesion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance; 2. Persistent attachment or loyalty; 3. An agreement to adhere.

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