adhesion
n. act of sticking or adhering to a surface; attachment, devotion; agreement; abnormal growing together of separate body tissues (Medicine) | ||||
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ADHESION Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Adhesion
(n.)
Union of surface, normally separate, by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
(n.)
The union of parts which are separate in other plants, or in younger states of the same plant.
(n.)
The molecular attraction exerted between bodies in contact. See Cohesion.
(n.)
The action of sticking; the state of being attached; intimate union; as, the adhesion of glue, or of parts united by growth, cement, or the like.
(n.)
Agreement to adhere; concurrence; assent.
(n.)
Adherence; steady or firm attachment; fidelity; as, adhesion to error, to a policy.
(n.)
Union of surface, normally separate, by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
(n.)
The union of parts which are separate in other plants, or in younger states of the same plant.
(n.)
The molecular attraction exerted between bodies in contact. See Cohesion.
(n.)
The action of sticking; the state of being attached; intimate union; as, the adhesion of glue, or of parts united by growth, cement, or the like.
(n.)
Agreement to adhere; concurrence; assent.
(n.)
Adherence; steady or firm attachment; fidelity; as, adhesion to error, to a policy.
| WordNet 2.0 |
adhesion
Noun
1. abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
(hypernym) pathology
(hyponym) symphysis
2. a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
(hypernym) scar tissue
3. the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
(synonym) adhesiveness, adherence, bond
(hypernym) stickiness
(derivation) cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere
4. faithful support for a religion or cause or political party
(synonym) attachment, adherence
(hypernym) support
(hyponym) ecclesiasticism
(derivation) adhere, stick
Noun
1. abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
(hypernym) pathology
(hyponym) symphysis
2. a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
(hypernym) scar tissue
3. the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
(synonym) adhesiveness, adherence, bond
(hypernym) stickiness
(derivation) cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere
4. faithful support for a religion or cause or political party
(synonym) attachment, adherence
(hypernym) support
(hyponym) ecclesiasticism
(derivation) adhere, stick
| hEnglish - advanced version |
adhesion
adhesion
\ad*he"sion\ (&?;), n. [l. adhaesio, fr. adhaerere: cf. f. adhésion.]
1. the action of sticking; the state of being attached; intimate union; as, the adhesion of glue, or of parts united by growth, cement, or the like.
2. adherence; steady or firm attachment; fidelity; as, adhesion to error, to a policy. his adhesion to the tories was bounded by his approbation of their foreign policy.
3. agreement to adhere; concurrence; assent. to that treaty spain and england gave in their adhesion.
4. (physics) the molecular attraction exerted between bodies in contact. see cohesion.
5. (med.) union of surface, normally separate, by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
6. (bot.) the union of parts which are separate in other plants, or in younger states of the same plant.
adhesion
\ad*he"sion\ (&?;), n. [l. adhaesio, fr. adhaerere: cf. f. adhésion.]
1. the action of sticking; the state of being attached; intimate union; as, the adhesion of glue, or of parts united by growth, cement, or the like.
2. adherence; steady or firm attachment; fidelity; as, adhesion to error, to a policy. his adhesion to the tories was bounded by his approbation of their foreign policy.
3. agreement to adhere; concurrence; assent. to that treaty spain and england gave in their adhesion.
4. (physics) the molecular attraction exerted between bodies in contact. see cohesion.
5. (med.) union of surface, normally separate, by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
6. (bot.) the union of parts which are separate in other plants, or in younger states of the same plant.
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adhesion
The state of being attached or joined.
The state of being attached or joined.
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Glyn
Glyn = n. adhesion, sticking, a. adherent
Glyn = n. adhesion, sticking, a. adherent
ADHESION Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
adhesion
noun
abnormal connection between two surfaces in the body which should not be connected
noun
abnormal connection between two surfaces in the body which should not be connected
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Adhesion
Fibrous band of structure by which parts abnormally adhere. Internal growth of scar tissue
Fibrous band of structure by which parts abnormally adhere. Internal growth of scar tissue
ADHESION Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Adhesion
The ability of paint, primer, or glue to stick to the surface to which it is applied.
The ability of paint, primer, or glue to stick to the surface to which it is applied.
| Electronics Terminology |
Adhesion
The state in which two surfaces are held together by means of interfacial forces.
The state in which two surfaces are held together by means of interfacial forces.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
adhesion
Say it
(cohesion) Attraction between different substances on either side of a phase boundary .
(cohesion) Attraction between different substances on either side of a phase boundary .
| Rubber Glossary |
Adhesion
Tendency of rubber to bond or cling to a contact surface.
Tendency of rubber to bond or cling to a contact surface.
ADHESION Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
ADHESION
Molecular attraction that holds the surfaces of two substances in contact, such as water and rock particles. Also, the attraction of water molecules to other materials as a result of hydrogen bonding.
Molecular attraction that holds the surfaces of two substances in contact, such as water and rock particles. Also, the attraction of water molecules to other materials as a result of hydrogen bonding.
ADHESION Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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ADHESION Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Adhesion
For the medical condition see Adhesion (medicine)
Adhesion is the molecular attraction exerted between bodies in contact.
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