Definition of adhesion in English:

adhesion

noun ədˈhiːʒ(ə)nədˈhiʒ(ə)n

mass noun

1The action or process of adhering to a surface or object.
粘附，粘着
the adhesion of the gum strip to the paper
条形胶粘在纸上。
Example sentencesExamples
- The strong adhesion that occurs between the bitumen and mineral aggregate enables the bitumen to act as a binder, with the mineral aggregate providing mechanical strength for the road.
- Metal pans eventually rust and lose adhesion to the sealer.
- This type of failure occurs when the adhesion of the sealant to the substrate it was applied to fails.
- Paint peeling, blistering and flaking occurs when moisture under a non-breathing film finish destroys the film's adhesion to the wood.
- Plain material, often paper, is usually applied horizontally and used under wallcoverings to assure a smoother surface and better adhesion.
- He is indued in his flannels; face, arms, and legs, body all being covered, so as nearly to resemble a man in chain armour, from the adhesion of the burrs.
- A bonding layer to provide adhesion is required.
- They will achieve high adhesion on almost any surface.
- This could allow for adhesion to hooves and fur as well as boots and motorized vehicle tires and suggests a potential for plants to be dispersed outside of floodplains.
- In addition to adhesion based on suction, the rim of the sucker can be bent on each side to enclose and grip thin filaments and sheets.
- However, there was a substantial difference in adhesion to collagen-coated plates.
- When insulation is used in the cavity, foam-board adhesive is applied to the back for adhesion.
- The product cures in four hours without gassing or pinholes, while exhibiting strong adhesion to the surface.
- Another favorite for secure adhesion on a variety of surfaces is contact cement.
- Be sure that there is good adhesion to the concrete.
- The team's previous research ruled out two other possible forms of adhesion: suction and chemical bonding.
- In some cases, the adhesive should be allowed to tack sufficiently in order to provide greater adhesion and prevent adhesive bleed through.
- This selective texturing alters the surface to provide good adhesion between the tube and the molded or attached components.
- The type of binder and amount used affect everything from stain and crack resistance to adhesion.
- The edge strips were glued in place, held down with sticky tape to ensure good adhesion and left 24 Hrs for the adhesive to fully cure.
Synonyms
sticking, adherence, gluing, fixing, fastening, union
1. 1.1 The frictional grip of wheels, shoes, etc. on a surface.
  （车轮、鞋子等的）抓地力，抓力
  the sole unit provides good adhesion for walking on all surfaces
  Example sentencesExamples
  Crushed leaves become slippery when wet, and the poor adhesion between wheel and track makes it difficult for trains to slow down and stop.
  To produce grip, a tyre needs a partner - the track surface - to stimulate the mechanisms that generate grip: a tyre's ability to mould itself to surface imperfections and molecular adhesion.
  Perhaps a bit ‘floatier’ than the saloon, but that didn't translate at all into fluffy cornering or road adhesion on less-than-good roads.
  It made me realize how road-surface adhesion can change.
  Starting a train from rest with limited power and adhesion of the rear wheels only was always a problem.
  No more excuses about leaves on the track - this type of adhesion makes it able to move faster over gradients.
  Adding a softer fire will give the cars more adhesion to the track, but the tires lasted only 20 laps during test runs at Las Vegas, and that reduction in durability will change pit road strategy.
  It is always a good idea to get better tire adhesion to the rim this way, and it might also stick down those parts right by the valve that you mention.
  Siemens and the Technical University of Darmstadt are working with tyre manufacturer Continental on a project using sensors to monitor pressure, temperature and adhesion in a rolling tyre.
  Must be able to produce optimum adhesion to the racing surface and enhance the aerodynamic balance of a racecar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  Extra adhesion comes from the Pirelli Scorpion 305/40 R22 tires.
  After that there was an ice and snow circle track where you could push the cars up to where normally centrifugal force would take over from gravity and tyres adhesion and spin a vehicle into the ditch.
  A hint of tyre screech indicated we were approaching the limit of adhesion and our heart rates quickened.
  Racing appears the most absurd outgrowth of our fascination with the car: drivers hurtle around in circles, at the limits of adhesion.
  The Tamora is a car in which to enjoy cross country treks without having to push it to the limits of adhesion.
  Everything from gear ratios to damping and adhesion respond as one whole.
  Where normal street tyres would be screaming in protest, approaching the very high limit of adhesion in a bend produces chirping noises from the Cup tyres.
  Synonyms
  traction, grip, purchase, friction, resistance
2. 1.2Physics The sticking together of particles of different substances.
  〔物理〕（不同物质粒子的）粘附，粘着
  Example sentencesExamples
  The electrostatic theory suggests that adhesion is the result of differences in the electronegativities of adhering materials.
  For one, reducing the modulus simultaneously makes the surface more susceptible to adhesion by particulates.
  When a molecule attracts to a different substance, this is termed adhesion.
  Direct evidence that the cooperative binding associated with clustering increases adhesion has been provided by atomic force microscopy.
  At this average receptor density, if all the particles are homogeneous, there are too few receptors on any particle to support any adhesion.
3. 1.3 Allegiance to a particular person, party, or set of ideas.
  （对某人、党派或学说的）忠诚，效忠
  he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to Say's law
  他因追随萨伊定律而受到猛烈抨击。
  Example sentencesExamples
  These pressures are likely to create more conflict within the party than the adhesion to an orthodox economic policy.
  Most Baptists have suspected its adhesion to a government or to leftist politics, a supposition that led to its open rejection.
  In 1899, he stood with his family and his people, while his uncle touched the pen on behalf of his band to signify the signing of an adhesion to Treaty 8.
  The protection of minorities, which is one of the political criteria for adhesion to the European Union, has led to programs aimed at improving the lot of Gypsies in central Europe.
  The group now has 140 members, with a positive trend of adhesion (nearly 100 per cent in the last year).
  He could not emphasize his more practical reasons for making reservations in his first letters of adhesion to the Roman Catholic hierarchy.
  Experience has already shown that whatever plans drawn by foreigners have failed to deliver the goods because they are always inexplicable and lack that important local adhesion.
  Its only commitments, expressed with imprecision, were to statutory recognition, a minimum wage and adhesion to the EU Social Chapter.
  And their professed adhesion to the economic formula of Socialism would not of itself be good enough to alter my attitude towards them.
  To be fair to Bodin, the offenses poured out against him by his malicious contemporaries at the time of his adhesion to the League should be analyzed and understood historically.
2Medicine
An abnormal adhering of surfaces due to inflammation or injury.
〔医〕粘连
count noun endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions
因盆腔粘连而做内窥镜手术。
Example sentencesExamples
- Postoperative adhesions often form in women after reproductive pelvic surgery.
- There are no adhesions, abnormal fluid collection, or unusual color changes.
- Rubbery bands of scar tissue, called adhesions, may form.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease, surgery or endometriosis can cause adhesions or scar tissue.
- The surgeon looks for adhesions and other abnormalities.

Origin

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

Rhymes

cohesion, Friesian, lesion

Definition of adhesion in US English:

adhesion

nounədˈhiʒ(ə)nədˈhēZH(ə)n

1The action or process of adhering to a surface or object.
粘附，粘着
the adhesion of the Scotch tape to the paper
条形胶粘在纸上。
Example sentencesExamples
- Be sure that there is good adhesion to the concrete.
- This type of failure occurs when the adhesion of the sealant to the substrate it was applied to fails.
- The team's previous research ruled out two other possible forms of adhesion: suction and chemical bonding.
- The strong adhesion that occurs between the bitumen and mineral aggregate enables the bitumen to act as a binder, with the mineral aggregate providing mechanical strength for the road.
- This selective texturing alters the surface to provide good adhesion between the tube and the molded or attached components.
- Metal pans eventually rust and lose adhesion to the sealer.
- In some cases, the adhesive should be allowed to tack sufficiently in order to provide greater adhesion and prevent adhesive bleed through.
- Another favorite for secure adhesion on a variety of surfaces is contact cement.
- When insulation is used in the cavity, foam-board adhesive is applied to the back for adhesion.
- The type of binder and amount used affect everything from stain and crack resistance to adhesion.
- He is indued in his flannels; face, arms, and legs, body all being covered, so as nearly to resemble a man in chain armour, from the adhesion of the burrs.
- The product cures in four hours without gassing or pinholes, while exhibiting strong adhesion to the surface.
- A bonding layer to provide adhesion is required.
- Plain material, often paper, is usually applied horizontally and used under wallcoverings to assure a smoother surface and better adhesion.
- They will achieve high adhesion on almost any surface.
- In addition to adhesion based on suction, the rim of the sucker can be bent on each side to enclose and grip thin filaments and sheets.
- The edge strips were glued in place, held down with sticky tape to ensure good adhesion and left 24 Hrs for the adhesive to fully cure.
- Paint peeling, blistering and flaking occurs when moisture under a non-breathing film finish destroys the film's adhesion to the wood.
- This could allow for adhesion to hooves and fur as well as boots and motorized vehicle tires and suggests a potential for plants to be dispersed outside of floodplains.
- However, there was a substantial difference in adhesion to collagen-coated plates.
Synonyms
sticking, adherence, gluing, fixing, fastening, union
1. 1.1 The frictional grip of wheels, shoes, etc., on a road, track, or other surface.
  （车轮、鞋子等的）抓地力，抓力
  the front tires were struggling for adhesion
  前轮拼命想抓地。
  Example sentencesExamples
  No more excuses about leaves on the track - this type of adhesion makes it able to move faster over gradients.
  Perhaps a bit ‘floatier’ than the saloon, but that didn't translate at all into fluffy cornering or road adhesion on less-than-good roads.
  A hint of tyre screech indicated we were approaching the limit of adhesion and our heart rates quickened.
  It made me realize how road-surface adhesion can change.
  Where normal street tyres would be screaming in protest, approaching the very high limit of adhesion in a bend produces chirping noises from the Cup tyres.
  To produce grip, a tyre needs a partner - the track surface - to stimulate the mechanisms that generate grip: a tyre's ability to mould itself to surface imperfections and molecular adhesion.
  Must be able to produce optimum adhesion to the racing surface and enhance the aerodynamic balance of a racecar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  Everything from gear ratios to damping and adhesion respond as one whole.
  The Tamora is a car in which to enjoy cross country treks without having to push it to the limits of adhesion.
  Crushed leaves become slippery when wet, and the poor adhesion between wheel and track makes it difficult for trains to slow down and stop.
  Adding a softer fire will give the cars more adhesion to the track, but the tires lasted only 20 laps during test runs at Las Vegas, and that reduction in durability will change pit road strategy.
  Siemens and the Technical University of Darmstadt are working with tyre manufacturer Continental on a project using sensors to monitor pressure, temperature and adhesion in a rolling tyre.
  Racing appears the most absurd outgrowth of our fascination with the car: drivers hurtle around in circles, at the limits of adhesion.
  Extra adhesion comes from the Pirelli Scorpion 305/40 R22 tires.
  Starting a train from rest with limited power and adhesion of the rear wheels only was always a problem.
  It is always a good idea to get better tire adhesion to the rim this way, and it might also stick down those parts right by the valve that you mention.
  After that there was an ice and snow circle track where you could push the cars up to where normally centrifugal force would take over from gravity and tyres adhesion and spin a vehicle into the ditch.
  Synonyms
  traction, grip, purchase, friction, resistance
2. 1.2Physics The sticking together of particles of different substances.
  〔物理〕（不同物质粒子的）粘附，粘着
  Example sentencesExamples
  The electrostatic theory suggests that adhesion is the result of differences in the electronegativities of adhering materials.
  Direct evidence that the cooperative binding associated with clustering increases adhesion has been provided by atomic force microscopy.
  For one, reducing the modulus simultaneously makes the surface more susceptible to adhesion by particulates.
  When a molecule attracts to a different substance, this is termed adhesion.
  At this average receptor density, if all the particles are homogeneous, there are too few receptors on any particle to support any adhesion.
3. 1.3 Allegiance or faithfulness to a particular person, party, or set of ideas.
  （对某人、党派或学说的）忠诚，效忠
  he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to the old bureaucracy
  他因追随萨伊定律而受到猛烈抨击。
  Example sentencesExamples
  And their professed adhesion to the economic formula of Socialism would not of itself be good enough to alter my attitude towards them.
  The group now has 140 members, with a positive trend of adhesion (nearly 100 per cent in the last year).
  These pressures are likely to create more conflict within the party than the adhesion to an orthodox economic policy.
  He could not emphasize his more practical reasons for making reservations in his first letters of adhesion to the Roman Catholic hierarchy.
  In 1899, he stood with his family and his people, while his uncle touched the pen on behalf of his band to signify the signing of an adhesion to Treaty 8.
  Experience has already shown that whatever plans drawn by foreigners have failed to deliver the goods because they are always inexplicable and lack that important local adhesion.
  To be fair to Bodin, the offenses poured out against him by his malicious contemporaries at the time of his adhesion to the League should be analyzed and understood historically.
  Most Baptists have suspected its adhesion to a government or to leftist politics, a supposition that led to its open rejection.
  Its only commitments, expressed with imprecision, were to statutory recognition, a minimum wage and adhesion to the EU Social Chapter.
  The protection of minorities, which is one of the political criteria for adhesion to the European Union, has led to programs aimed at improving the lot of Gypsies in central Europe.
2Medicine
An abnormal union of membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury.
〔医〕粘连
endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions
因盆腔粘连而做内窥镜手术。
Example sentencesExamples
- There are no adhesions, abnormal fluid collection, or unusual color changes.
- Rubbery bands of scar tissue, called adhesions, may form.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease, surgery or endometriosis can cause adhesions or scar tissue.
- Postoperative adhesions often form in women after reproductive pelvic surgery.
- The surgeon looks for adhesions and other abnormalities.

Origin

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

单词	adhesion
释义	Definition of adhesion in English: adhesion noun ədˈhiːʒ(ə)nədˈhiʒ(ə)n mass noun 1The action or process of adhering to a surface or object. 粘附，粘着 the adhesion of the gum strip to the paper 条形胶粘在纸上。 Example sentencesExamples The strong adhesion that occurs between the bitumen and mineral aggregate enables the bitumen to act as a binder, with the mineral aggregate providing mechanical strength for the road. Metal pans eventually rust and lose adhesion to the sealer. This type of failure occurs when the adhesion of the sealant to the substrate it was applied to fails. Paint peeling, blistering and flaking occurs when moisture under a non-breathing film finish destroys the film's adhesion to the wood. Plain material, often paper, is usually applied horizontally and used under wallcoverings to assure a smoother surface and better adhesion. He is indued in his flannels; face, arms, and legs, body all being covered, so as nearly to resemble a man in chain armour, from the adhesion of the burrs. A bonding layer to provide adhesion is required. They will achieve high adhesion on almost any surface. This could allow for adhesion to hooves and fur as well as boots and motorized vehicle tires and suggests a potential for plants to be dispersed outside of floodplains. In addition to adhesion based on suction, the rim of the sucker can be bent on each side to enclose and grip thin filaments and sheets. However, there was a substantial difference in adhesion to collagen-coated plates. When insulation is used in the cavity, foam-board adhesive is applied to the back for adhesion. The product cures in four hours without gassing or pinholes, while exhibiting strong adhesion to the surface. Another favorite for secure adhesion on a variety of surfaces is contact cement. Be sure that there is good adhesion to the concrete. The team's previous research ruled out two other possible forms of adhesion: suction and chemical bonding. In some cases, the adhesive should be allowed to tack sufficiently in order to provide greater adhesion and prevent adhesive bleed through. This selective texturing alters the surface to provide good adhesion between the tube and the molded or attached components. The type of binder and amount used affect everything from stain and crack resistance to adhesion. The edge strips were glued in place, held down with sticky tape to ensure good adhesion and left 24 Hrs for the adhesive to fully cure. Synonyms sticking, adherence, gluing, fixing, fastening, union 1.1 The frictional grip of wheels, shoes, etc. on a surface. （车轮、鞋子等的）抓地力，抓力 the sole unit provides good adhesion for walking on all surfaces Example sentencesExamples Crushed leaves become slippery when wet, and the poor adhesion between wheel and track makes it difficult for trains to slow down and stop. To produce grip, a tyre needs a partner - the track surface - to stimulate the mechanisms that generate grip: a tyre's ability to mould itself to surface imperfections and molecular adhesion. Perhaps a bit ‘floatier’ than the saloon, but that didn't translate at all into fluffy cornering or road adhesion on less-than-good roads. It made me realize how road-surface adhesion can change. Starting a train from rest with limited power and adhesion of the rear wheels only was always a problem. No more excuses about leaves on the track - this type of adhesion makes it able to move faster over gradients. Adding a softer fire will give the cars more adhesion to the track, but the tires lasted only 20 laps during test runs at Las Vegas, and that reduction in durability will change pit road strategy. It is always a good idea to get better tire adhesion to the rim this way, and it might also stick down those parts right by the valve that you mention. Siemens and the Technical University of Darmstadt are working with tyre manufacturer Continental on a project using sensors to monitor pressure, temperature and adhesion in a rolling tyre. Must be able to produce optimum adhesion to the racing surface and enhance the aerodynamic balance of a racecar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Extra adhesion comes from the Pirelli Scorpion 305/40 R22 tires. After that there was an ice and snow circle track where you could push the cars up to where normally centrifugal force would take over from gravity and tyres adhesion and spin a vehicle into the ditch. A hint of tyre screech indicated we were approaching the limit of adhesion and our heart rates quickened. Racing appears the most absurd outgrowth of our fascination with the car: drivers hurtle around in circles, at the limits of adhesion. The Tamora is a car in which to enjoy cross country treks without having to push it to the limits of adhesion. Everything from gear ratios to damping and adhesion respond as one whole. Where normal street tyres would be screaming in protest, approaching the very high limit of adhesion in a bend produces chirping noises from the Cup tyres. Synonyms traction, grip, purchase, friction, resistance 1.2Physics The sticking together of particles of different substances. 〔物理〕（不同物质粒子的）粘附，粘着 Example sentencesExamples The electrostatic theory suggests that adhesion is the result of differences in the electronegativities of adhering materials. For one, reducing the modulus simultaneously makes the surface more susceptible to adhesion by particulates. When a molecule attracts to a different substance, this is termed adhesion. Direct evidence that the cooperative binding associated with clustering increases adhesion has been provided by atomic force microscopy. At this average receptor density, if all the particles are homogeneous, there are too few receptors on any particle to support any adhesion. 1.3 Allegiance to a particular person, party, or set of ideas. （对某人、党派或学说的）忠诚，效忠 he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to Say's law 他因追随萨伊定律而受到猛烈抨击。 Example sentencesExamples These pressures are likely to create more conflict within the party than the adhesion to an orthodox economic policy. Most Baptists have suspected its adhesion to a government or to leftist politics, a supposition that led to its open rejection. In 1899, he stood with his family and his people, while his uncle touched the pen on behalf of his band to signify the signing of an adhesion to Treaty 8. The protection of minorities, which is one of the political criteria for adhesion to the European Union, has led to programs aimed at improving the lot of Gypsies in central Europe. The group now has 140 members, with a positive trend of adhesion (nearly 100 per cent in the last year). He could not emphasize his more practical reasons for making reservations in his first letters of adhesion to the Roman Catholic hierarchy. Experience has already shown that whatever plans drawn by foreigners have failed to deliver the goods because they are always inexplicable and lack that important local adhesion. Its only commitments, expressed with imprecision, were to statutory recognition, a minimum wage and adhesion to the EU Social Chapter. And their professed adhesion to the economic formula of Socialism would not of itself be good enough to alter my attitude towards them. To be fair to Bodin, the offenses poured out against him by his malicious contemporaries at the time of his adhesion to the League should be analyzed and understood historically. 2Medicine An abnormal adhering of surfaces due to inflammation or injury. 〔医〕粘连 count noun endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions 因盆腔粘连而做内窥镜手术。 Example sentencesExamples Postoperative adhesions often form in women after reproductive pelvic surgery. There are no adhesions, abnormal fluid collection, or unusual color changes. Rubbery bands of scar tissue, called adhesions, may form. Pelvic inflammatory disease, surgery or endometriosis can cause adhesions or scar tissue. The surgeon looks for adhesions and other abnormalities. Origin Late 15th century: from French adhésion, from Latin adhaesio(n-), from the verb adhaerere (see adhere). Rhymes cohesion, Friesian, lesion Definition of adhesion in US English: adhesion nounədˈhiʒ(ə)nədˈhēZH(ə)n 1The action or process of adhering to a surface or object. 粘附，粘着 the adhesion of the Scotch tape to the paper 条形胶粘在纸上。 Example sentencesExamples Be sure that there is good adhesion to the concrete. This type of failure occurs when the adhesion of the sealant to the substrate it was applied to fails. The team's previous research ruled out two other possible forms of adhesion: suction and chemical bonding. The strong adhesion that occurs between the bitumen and mineral aggregate enables the bitumen to act as a binder, with the mineral aggregate providing mechanical strength for the road. This selective texturing alters the surface to provide good adhesion between the tube and the molded or attached components. Metal pans eventually rust and lose adhesion to the sealer. In some cases, the adhesive should be allowed to tack sufficiently in order to provide greater adhesion and prevent adhesive bleed through. Another favorite for secure adhesion on a variety of surfaces is contact cement. When insulation is used in the cavity, foam-board adhesive is applied to the back for adhesion. The type of binder and amount used affect everything from stain and crack resistance to adhesion. He is indued in his flannels; face, arms, and legs, body all being covered, so as nearly to resemble a man in chain armour, from the adhesion of the burrs. The product cures in four hours without gassing or pinholes, while exhibiting strong adhesion to the surface. A bonding layer to provide adhesion is required. Plain material, often paper, is usually applied horizontally and used under wallcoverings to assure a smoother surface and better adhesion. They will achieve high adhesion on almost any surface. In addition to adhesion based on suction, the rim of the sucker can be bent on each side to enclose and grip thin filaments and sheets. The edge strips were glued in place, held down with sticky tape to ensure good adhesion and left 24 Hrs for the adhesive to fully cure. Paint peeling, blistering and flaking occurs when moisture under a non-breathing film finish destroys the film's adhesion to the wood. This could allow for adhesion to hooves and fur as well as boots and motorized vehicle tires and suggests a potential for plants to be dispersed outside of floodplains. However, there was a substantial difference in adhesion to collagen-coated plates. Synonyms sticking, adherence, gluing, fixing, fastening, union 1.1 The frictional grip of wheels, shoes, etc., on a road, track, or other surface. （车轮、鞋子等的）抓地力，抓力 the front tires were struggling for adhesion 前轮拼命想抓地。 Example sentencesExamples No more excuses about leaves on the track - this type of adhesion makes it able to move faster over gradients. Perhaps a bit ‘floatier’ than the saloon, but that didn't translate at all into fluffy cornering or road adhesion on less-than-good roads. A hint of tyre screech indicated we were approaching the limit of adhesion and our heart rates quickened. It made me realize how road-surface adhesion can change. Where normal street tyres would be screaming in protest, approaching the very high limit of adhesion in a bend produces chirping noises from the Cup tyres. To produce grip, a tyre needs a partner - the track surface - to stimulate the mechanisms that generate grip: a tyre's ability to mould itself to surface imperfections and molecular adhesion. Must be able to produce optimum adhesion to the racing surface and enhance the aerodynamic balance of a racecar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Everything from gear ratios to damping and adhesion respond as one whole. The Tamora is a car in which to enjoy cross country treks without having to push it to the limits of adhesion. Crushed leaves become slippery when wet, and the poor adhesion between wheel and track makes it difficult for trains to slow down and stop. Adding a softer fire will give the cars more adhesion to the track, but the tires lasted only 20 laps during test runs at Las Vegas, and that reduction in durability will change pit road strategy. Siemens and the Technical University of Darmstadt are working with tyre manufacturer Continental on a project using sensors to monitor pressure, temperature and adhesion in a rolling tyre. Racing appears the most absurd outgrowth of our fascination with the car: drivers hurtle around in circles, at the limits of adhesion. Extra adhesion comes from the Pirelli Scorpion 305/40 R22 tires. Starting a train from rest with limited power and adhesion of the rear wheels only was always a problem. It is always a good idea to get better tire adhesion to the rim this way, and it might also stick down those parts right by the valve that you mention. After that there was an ice and snow circle track where you could push the cars up to where normally centrifugal force would take over from gravity and tyres adhesion and spin a vehicle into the ditch. Synonyms traction, grip, purchase, friction, resistance 1.2Physics The sticking together of particles of different substances. 〔物理〕（不同物质粒子的）粘附，粘着 Example sentencesExamples The electrostatic theory suggests that adhesion is the result of differences in the electronegativities of adhering materials. Direct evidence that the cooperative binding associated with clustering increases adhesion has been provided by atomic force microscopy. For one, reducing the modulus simultaneously makes the surface more susceptible to adhesion by particulates. When a molecule attracts to a different substance, this is termed adhesion. At this average receptor density, if all the particles are homogeneous, there are too few receptors on any particle to support any adhesion. 1.3 Allegiance or faithfulness to a particular person, party, or set of ideas. （对某人、党派或学说的）忠诚，效忠 he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to the old bureaucracy 他因追随萨伊定律而受到猛烈抨击。 Example sentencesExamples And their professed adhesion to the economic formula of Socialism would not of itself be good enough to alter my attitude towards them. The group now has 140 members, with a positive trend of adhesion (nearly 100 per cent in the last year). These pressures are likely to create more conflict within the party than the adhesion to an orthodox economic policy. He could not emphasize his more practical reasons for making reservations in his first letters of adhesion to the Roman Catholic hierarchy. In 1899, he stood with his family and his people, while his uncle touched the pen on behalf of his band to signify the signing of an adhesion to Treaty 8. Experience has already shown that whatever plans drawn by foreigners have failed to deliver the goods because they are always inexplicable and lack that important local adhesion. To be fair to Bodin, the offenses poured out against him by his malicious contemporaries at the time of his adhesion to the League should be analyzed and understood historically. Most Baptists have suspected its adhesion to a government or to leftist politics, a supposition that led to its open rejection. Its only commitments, expressed with imprecision, were to statutory recognition, a minimum wage and adhesion to the EU Social Chapter. The protection of minorities, which is one of the political criteria for adhesion to the European Union, has led to programs aimed at improving the lot of Gypsies in central Europe. 2Medicine An abnormal union of membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury. 〔医〕粘连 endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions 因盆腔粘连而做内窥镜手术。 Example sentencesExamples There are no adhesions, abnormal fluid collection, or unusual color changes. Rubbery bands of scar tissue, called adhesions, may form. Pelvic inflammatory disease, surgery or endometriosis can cause adhesions or scar tissue. Postoperative adhesions often form in women after reproductive pelvic surgery. The surgeon looks for adhesions and other abnormalities. Origin Late 15th century: from French adhésion, from Latin adhaesio(n-), from the verb adhaerere (see adhere).
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