adhesion

[ədˈhiʒən]

adhesion Definition

• 1. the action or process of adhering to a surface or object
• 2. a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures

Using adhesion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adhesion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The adhesion of the paint to the wall was impressive.

• Example

  The surgeon had to cut through the adhesions to reach the tumor.

• Example

  The adhesion of the bandage to the wound helped it heal faster.

adhesion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adhesion

• stickiness
• bond
• attachment
• tenacity
• cohesion

Antonyms for adhesion

• repulsion
• detachment

Phrases with adhesion

• adhesion contract

  a contract in which one party has an unfair advantage over the other, often due to a lack of bargaining power

  Example

  The company's adhesion contract was deemed illegal by the court.

• adhesion molecule

  a protein that helps cells bind to each other or to extracellular matrix components

  Example

  The adhesion molecule on the surface of the white blood cell helps it attach to the site of infection.

• adhesion promoter

  a substance that improves the adhesion of a coating to a substrate

  Example

  The adhesion promoter was added to the paint to ensure it would stick to the metal surface.

Origins of adhesion

from Latin 'adhaesio', from 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick'

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Summary: adhesion in Brief

'Adhesion' [ədˈhiʒən] refers to the action or process of sticking to a surface or object. It can also refer to a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures. Examples include the adhesion of paint to a wall and the adhesion of a bandage to a wound. Phrases like 'adhesion contract' and 'adhesion promoter' use 'adhesion' in specialized contexts.