Adhesion
Entry: Noun
Pronunciation: [ad-ˈhē-zhən, əd-]
Definition
1. Attachment
2. Agreement to join
3. (Physics) When water sticks to other polar substance
Example sentence: Adhesion can be observed when water clings to a window on a rainy day.
Origin: French or Latin
First used in: 1624
In context: Adhesion takes place in cooking when measuring water for a recipe. After measuring the needed amount of water, and pouring it out in a pot, the measuring cup remains wet. This is because the property of adhesion makes the water stick on the glass.
Pronunciation: [ad-ˈhē-zhən, əd-]
Definition
1. Attachment
2. Agreement to join
3. (Physics) When water sticks to other polar substance
Example sentence: Adhesion can be observed when water clings to a window on a rainy day.
Origin: French or Latin
First used in: 1624
In context: Adhesion takes place in cooking when measuring water for a recipe. After measuring the needed amount of water, and pouring it out in a pot, the measuring cup remains wet. This is because the property of adhesion makes the water stick on the glass.