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   adhesion

   /ədˈhiːʒn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of adhering to a surface or object: "the adhesion of the gum strip to the paper" Similar stickingadherencegluingfixingfasteningunion
   • ▪ the frictional grip of wheels, shoes, etc. on a surface: "the sole unit provides good adhesion for walking on all surfaces" Similar tractiongrippurchasefrictionresistance
   • ▪ the sticking together of particles of different substances.
   • ▪ allegiance to a particular person, party, or set of ideas: "he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to Say's law"
   • 2. an abnormal adhering of surfaces due to inflammation or injury: "endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French adhésion, from Latin adhaesio(n-), from the verb adhaerere (see adhere).

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