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adherence

nounfeminine/ɐðɨˈɾẽsjɐ/medium

a·de·rên·ci·a

Definition

The state or action of sticking to a surface or object.
The tires provide good adherence on wet roads.
The adherence of the label to the package is strong.
Common collocations
road adhesionlack of adhesionadhesion test

Etymology

Do latim 'adhaerentia', de 'adhaerere' ('aderir').

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