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adhesion
What does adhesion mean?
adhesion (noun): the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use adhesion in a sentence?
- A heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce adhesion?
/ædˈhiʒən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does adhesion come from?
From French adhésion, from Latin stem of adhaesio, from past participle of adhaerare.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
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skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency
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