adhesion
UK/əd'hi:ʒn/US/әd'hi:ʒәn/
C1
Definitions
n.
The physical action or ability of sticking to a surface.
黏附，黏着力。
n.
An abnormal band of tissue that joins body parts that are normally separate (medical).
（医学）粘连。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedad- (onto) + hes (stick, haesus form) + -ion (noun) = "the state of sticking onto." Unlike abstract adherence, adhesion stays mostly physical: the grip between surfaces, or in medicine the tissue that abnormally sticks organs together.
Root her still carries 28 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.strong adhesion强附着力
- 2.tissue adhesion组织粘连
- 3.poor adhesion附着力差
- 4.adhesion strength黏附强度
Example Sentences
- 1.
Surface roughness improves the adhesion of the coating.
- 2.
Scar tissue can form adhesions after abdominal surgery.