Translate adhesion | into German | into Italian Definition of adhesion
noun
1the action or process of adhering to a surface or object:the adhesion of the Scotch tape to the paper the frictional grip of wheels, shoes, etc., on a road, track, or other surface:the front tires were struggling for adhesion Physics the sticking together of particles of different substances. allegiance or faithfulness to a particular person, party, or set of ideas:he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to the old bureaucracy
2 Medicine an abnormal union of membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury:endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions
