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adhesion

/ædˈhiːʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does adhesion mean?

noun

The state or property of sticking or adhering together; the degree to which two surfaces stick together. The act of sticking or adhering to something.

Example

"The adhesion between the glue and the surface was strong enough to hold the object in place."

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