Adhesion: meaning, definitions and examples

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adhesion

 

[ ษ™dหˆhiหส’ษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology

The action or process of sticking something to something else. Adhesion is often seen in the context of cells sticking together or to a surface.

Synonyms

attachment, bonding, stickiness

Examples of usage

  • Adhesion between cells is crucial for the formation of tissues.
  • The adhesion of the virus to the host cell is the first step in infection.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

The molecular attraction exerted between the surfaces of bodies in contact.

Synonyms

attraction, cohesion, stickiness

Examples of usage

  • The force of adhesion between the molecules of water and the glass surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "adhesion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adesรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคธเค‚เคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Adhรคsion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ adhesi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะดะณะตะทั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adhezja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅ็€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adhรฉsion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adhesiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adezyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุตุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adheze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adhezia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ˜้™„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ adhezija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐloรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะณะตะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒฐแƒ”แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adheziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adhesiรณn

Word origin

The word adhesion originated from the Latin word 'adhaesio', which means 'stick to'. It has been used in various scientific fields to describe the sticking together of different substances. The concept of adhesion is essential in biology, physics, and engineering, where it plays a crucial role in understanding the interactions between materials.

See also: adherable, adhere, adhered, adherence, adherent, adherents, adhering, adhesive.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,089 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.