adhesion

adhesion
[ədˈhiːʒ(ə)n]
noun
[mass noun]

the 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。
■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 tyres were struggling for adhesion.
前轮拼命想抓地。
■(Physics)the sticking together of particles of different substances
(物理)（不同物质粒子的）粘附，粘着
■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 Say's law.
他因追随萨伊定律而受到猛烈抨击。
(Medicine)an abnormal union of 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。

语源

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

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