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adhesion

[ad-hee-zhuhn] / ædˈhi ʒən /


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Plants grown in light had much stronger adhesion between these layers than those grown in darkness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

When the amount of Piezo1 is reduced, levels of important cell adhesion proteins including NCAM1 and N-cadherin drop.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

The layers exhibited strong adhesion under mechanical stress, making these findings crucial for improving material durability in fusion reactors and high-temperature energy systems.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

It said low adhesion would be an area of ongoing investigation.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

In Mr. Norris's engine, the position of the driving-axle in front of the fire-box threw on it more of the weight of the engine, and thus increased the adhesion and the tractive power.

From Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives Baldwin Locomotive Works by Baird, Matthew




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