Adhesion is the ability of one thing to stick firmly to another.
[formal]
Better driving equipment will improve track adhesion in slippery conditions.
Synonyms: sticking, grip, attachment, cohesion More Synonyms of adhesion
More Synonyms of adhesion
adhesion in British English
(ədˈhiːʒən)
noun
1.
the quality or condition of sticking together or holding fast
2.
ability to make firm contact without skidding or slipping
3.
attachment or fidelity, as to a political party, cause, etc
4.
an attraction or repulsion between the molecules of unlike substances in contact: distinguished from cohesion
5. pathology
abnormal union of structures or parts
▶ USAGE Adhesion is the preferred term when talking about sticking or holding fast in a physical sense.Adherence is preferred when talking about attachment to a political party, cause, etc
Word origin
C17: from Latin adhaesiōn- a sticking. See adhere
adhesion in American English
(ædˈhiʒən; ədˈhiʒən)
noun
1.
the act of sticking (to something) or the state of being stuck together
2.
devoted attachment; adherence
3.
a thing that adheres
4. Medicine
a.
the joining together, by fibrous tissue, of bodily parts or tissues that are normally separate: it typically results from inflammation
b.
a band of fibrous tissue abnormally joining bodily parts or tissues
5. Physics
the force that holds together the molecules of unlike substances whose surfaces arein contact
see also cohesion
Word origin
Fr < L adhaesio < pp. of adhaerere: see adhere
adhesion in Automotive Engineering1
(ædhiʒən)
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Brakes, steering, wheels, tires, and suspension)
Adhesion is the ability of a vehicle's tire to stick firmly to the road.
Better driving equipment will improve track adhesion in slippery conditions.
The cars are equipped with a device which increases rear tire adhesion.
The pavement is designed to give a maximum tire adhesion where you need it most: at crossings, junctions, and curves.
Word familyad'hesionad'hesiveBoth of these words come from the verb adhere, which means 'to stick'.
adhesion in Automotive Engineering2
(ædhiʒən)
noun
(Automotive engineering: Materials)
Adhesion is the ability of two surfaces to stick firmly together using an adhesive.
This material has amazing adhesion to almost any surface, wet or dry.
It is difficult to achieve good paint adhesion to this material.
Before spraying the car, we use a special metal primer for better adhesion.
Examples of 'adhesion' in a sentence
adhesion
It was good to walk without pain again, though she still felt a peculiar internal pulling in her abdomen that might signal an adhesion.
Even before they were married, she had worried about her partner's constancy.
faithfulness
We value faithfulness as the cornerstone of our relationship.
troth (archaic)
Usage note
Adhesion is preferred when talking about sticking or holding fast in a physical sense and a useful alternative that could be used here is sticking. The word adherence, although close in meaning, would be the preferred word when talking about principles, rules and values.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of allegiance
Definition
loyalty or dedication to a person, cause, or belief
a community driven by strong allegiances
Synonyms
loyalty,
duty,
obligation,
devotion,
fidelity,
homage,
obedience,
adherence,
constancy,
faithfulness,
troth (archaic),
fealty
in the sense of attachment
Definition
affection or regard for
I feel a strong attachment to my home town.
Synonyms
fondness,
liking,
feeling,
love,
relationship,
regard,
bond,
friendship,
attraction,
loyalty,
affection,
devotion,
fidelity,
affinity,
tenderness,
reverence,
predilection,
possessiveness,
partiality,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of constancy
Even before they were married, she had worried about her partner's constancy.