adhesion
adhesion 30초 만에
- Adhesion is the physical attraction between different substances, such as glue sticking to wood or water sticking to glass.
- In medicine, it refers to scar tissue (adhesions) that causes internal organs to stick together, often after surgery.
- In legal and political contexts, adhesion means formally joining a treaty, agreement, or a specific cause or organization.
- It is a formal noun; the verb form is 'adhere'. It is often confused with 'cohesion', which is sticking to oneself.
- Physical Science
- The molecular force of attraction in the area of contact between unlike bodies that acts to hold them together.
- Medical Context
- Fibrous bands that form between tissues and organs, often as a result of injury or surgery, which can cause pain or complications.
- Legal/Diplomatic
- The act of a state or party joining an existing treaty, agreement, or international organization.
The engineer noted that the adhesion between the paint and the metal surface was insufficient, leading to premature peeling.
The patient suffered from abdominal adhesion after the procedure, requiring a follow-up surgery to separate the tissues.
- Structure: Adhesion of [X] to [Y]
- Focuses on the active substance sticking to a base surface. Example: 'The adhesion of ice to the wings of the aircraft is a major safety concern.'
- Structure: Adhesion between [X] and [Y]
- Focuses on the mutual interaction between two surfaces. Example: 'Surface roughness can significantly improve the adhesion between the tire and the road.'
The laboratory test measured the shear adhesion strength of the new epoxy resin under extreme temperature conditions.
The treaty is open for adhesion by any member state of the United Nations until the end of the calendar year.
- In the Lab
- 'We need to increase the surface energy of the substrate to ensure proper adhesion of the thin-film coating.'
- In the News
- 'The Prime Minister announced the nation's formal adhesion to the trade agreement, signaling a new era of cooperation.'
The surgical team used a specialized barrier film to prevent the formation of adhesion during the recovery process.
The gecko's unique adhesion mechanism is being studied to develop new types of reusable climbing equipment.
- Adhesion vs. Cohesion
- Adhesion involves two different materials; cohesion involves one material sticking to itself.
- Adhesion vs. Adherence
- Adhesion is the physical property or state; adherence is usually the act of following a rule, belief, or plan.
Incorrect: The adherence between the tape and the wall was very strong. (Correct: adhesion)
Incorrect: The country's cohesion to the treaty was celebrated. (Correct: adhesion—because they are joining an external group)
- Stickiness
- Casual, tactile. 'The stickiness of the honey made it hard to clean.'
- Bonding
- Used in construction and chemistry. 'The chemical bonding between the molecules is permanent.'
- Accession
- The specific legal term for a nation joining a treaty. 'The country's accession to the EU took years of negotiation.'
While adhesion is the physical attraction, 'fusion' implies that the two substances have melted into one.
The adhesion of the label to the bottle was tested by submerging it in ice water for 24 hours.
How Formal Is It?
재미있는 사실
The root 'haerere' (to stick) is also the ancestor of the word 'hesitate'—originally meaning to be 'stuck' or 'stalled' in thought.
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing the 'sion' as 'shun' (like 'action') instead of 'zhun' (like 'vision').
- Dropping the 'h' sound (saying 'ad-ee-zhun').
- Stressing the first syllable (saying 'AD-he-sion').
- Confusing the vowel in the second syllable with 'e' (saying 'ad-heh-zhun').
- Mispelling it as 'adhession' with two s's.
난이도
Requires understanding of technical or legal context.
Difficult to use correctly without confusing it with 'adherence' or 'cohesion'.
Pronunciation of the 'zh' sound can be tricky for some.
Can be confused with 'accession' or 'cohesion' in fast speech.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Noun vs Verb usage
Use 'adhesion' (noun) for the property and 'adhere' (verb) for the action.
Prepositional Collocation
Always use 'to' when describing what something sticks to: 'adhesion to the wall'.
Countability in Context
Use uncountable for the force ('The adhesion is strong') but countable for the tissue ('She had three adhesions').
Adjective placement
Technical adjectives usually precede 'adhesion': 'molecular adhesion'.
Parallel structure
When comparing: 'The adhesion of [X] vs the cohesion of [Y]'.
수준별 예문
The glue has good adhesion.
The glue sticks well.
Noun used as a subject.
Does this tape have strong adhesion?
Does this tape stick strongly?
Question form.
The sticker lost its adhesion.
The sticker is not sticky anymore.
Possessive 'its'.
Water shows adhesion on glass.
Water sticks to glass.
Simple present tense.
Adhesion helps things stay together.
Sticking helps things stay together.
General statement.
Check the adhesion of the label.
Check if the label sticks.
Imperative sentence.
The paint needs better adhesion.
The paint needs to stick better.
Noun as object.
Is adhesion important for glue?
Is sticking important for glue?
Interrogative.
The adhesion of the bandage to the skin was weak.
The bandage didn't stick well to the skin.
Adhesion of X to Y.
Clean the surface to improve adhesion.
Make it clean so it sticks better.
Infinitive of purpose.
This glue provides excellent adhesion on wood.
This glue sticks very well to wood.
Adhesion on [surface].
Rain reduces the adhesion of tires to the road.
Rain makes tires slide more.
Subject-verb-object.
The scientist studied the adhesion of the cells.
The scientist looked at how the cells stick.
Past tense.
We need a material with high adhesion.
We need something that sticks very well.
Prepositional phrase.
The adhesion between the two layers was strong.
The two layers stuck together strongly.
Adhesion between X and Y.
Heat can sometimes destroy the adhesion.
Heat can make the glue stop working.
Modal verb 'can'.
The dentist checked the adhesion of the filling to the tooth.
The dentist checked if the filling was stuck properly.
Technical context.
The new paint formula offers superior adhesion to plastic.
The new paint sticks better to plastic surfaces.
Comparative 'superior'.
Without proper adhesion, the wallpaper will peel off.
If it doesn't stick right, the wallpaper will fall.
Conditional 'without'.
The patient developed an adhesion after the surgery.
The patient had scar tissue sticking organs together.
Medical context, countable noun.
Rough surfaces usually promote better adhesion.
Rough things help glue stick better.
General scientific fact.
The adhesion of the stamp was ruined by the moisture.
The stamp wouldn't stick because it got wet.
Passive voice 'was ruined'.
Engineers are testing the adhesion of the new tiles.
Engineers are checking if the tiles stay on.
Present continuous.
The contract was signed, confirming their adhesion to the group.
They signed to show they joined the group.
Figurative/Formal use.
The experiment compared the adhesion of different polymers.
The test looked at how well different plastics stick.
Scientific comparison.
Post-operative adhesions can cause significant abdominal pain.
Scar tissue after surgery can really hurt.
Plural medical term.
The country's adhesion to the treaty was a major political move.
The country joining the treaty was a big deal.
Formal/Legal use.
Surface tension and adhesion work together to move water up a plant.
These two forces help water climb up stems.
Scientific process.
The adhesive failed because of poor interfacial adhesion.
The glue didn't work because the surfaces didn't stick.
Compound noun 'interfacial adhesion'.
We must ensure the adhesion of the coating to prevent corrosion.
We need the layer to stick so the metal doesn't rust.
Infinitive phrase.
The gecko's adhesion is based on Van der Waals forces.
The lizard sticks using special molecular forces.
Specific scientific theory.
A contract of adhesion is often non-negotiable for the consumer.
A standard contract can't be changed by the buyer.
Legal term 'contract of adhesion'.
The failure was attributed to a lack of adhesion at the molecular level.
It broke because the molecules didn't stick together.
Passive attribution.
The state's formal adhesion to the convention was ratified by parliament.
The government officially joined the agreement.
Formal diplomatic language.
Surgical techniques have evolved to minimize the risk of adhesions.
Surgeries are now done to avoid scar tissue problems.
Present perfect tense.
The adhesion between the substrate and the film was meticulously measured.
The bond was very carefully checked.
Adverbial modification.
The court ruled that the document was a contract of adhesion and therefore unfair.
The judge said the contract was one-sided and illegal.
Legal analysis.
The phenomenon of adhesion is critical in the development of microfluidics.
Sticking is very important for small-scale liquid tech.
Academic subject.
Adhesion promoters are used to enhance the bond between dissimilar materials.
Chemicals are added to help different things stick.
Technical jargon.
Her steadfast adhesion to her principles earned her widespread respect.
She stuck to her beliefs and people liked that.
Metaphorical/Abstract use.
The intricacies of interfacial adhesion remain a focal point of material science research.
The small details of how surfaces stick are still being studied.
Formal academic style.
The treaty provides a mechanism for the subsequent adhesion of non-signatory states.
The agreement allows other countries to join later.
Legal/Diplomatic precision.
The surgeon performed a complex lysis of adhesions to restore bowel function.
The doctor cut away scar tissue to fix the intestines.
Highly specialized medical terminology.
The adhesion of the narrative to historical facts was questioned by critics.
Critics wondered if the story actually followed history.
Abstract literary criticism.
Atomic force microscopy was utilized to quantify the adhesion forces at play.
A special microscope measured the tiny sticking forces.
Passive voice with technical instrument.
The doctrine of adhesion contracts serves to protect parties with inferior bargaining power.
This law helps people who don't have much power in a deal.
Legal philosophy.
The synergistic effect of cohesion and adhesion determines the capillary action.
Both sticking forces together cause water to rise.
Advanced scientific synthesis.
His adhesion to the radical faction was seen as a betrayal of his moderate roots.
Joining the extreme group made people think he betrayed his past.
Nuanced political description.
동의어
반의어
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
— The amount of force needed to separate two joined surfaces.
The adhesion strength was measured in Newtons.
— A substance applied to a surface to help another substance stick to it.
Apply an adhesion promoter before painting the bumper.
— When a bond breaks at the interface between two materials.
The report cited adhesion failure as the cause of the leak.
— A legal document allowing a new party to join an existing agreement.
They signed the treaty of adhesion in Geneva.
— Bands of scar tissue that form inside the abdomen.
Abdominal adhesions can occur after any stomach surgery.
— Proteins located on the cell surface involved in binding with other cells.
Adhesion molecules play a role in the immune response.
— The ability of a coating or tire to maintain its grip on a wet surface.
These tires are rated highly for wet adhesion.
— Sticking caused by one material locking into the pores of another.
Sandblasting improves mechanical adhesion.
— A standard form contract drafted by one party and signed by another with no negotiation.
Insurance policies are typical adhesion contracts.
— When something that was stuck becomes loose.
The loss of adhesion caused the satellite's insulation to float away.
자주 혼동되는 단어
Cohesion is sticking to yourself; adhesion is sticking to something else.
Adherence is following a rule; adhesion is physical sticking or formal joining.
Addition is adding numbers or things; adhesion is sticking things together.
관용어 및 표현
— To maintain one's position or belief despite opposition (related to figurative adhesion).
Despite the criticism, she stuck to her guns.
informal— The essence of a contract of adhesion; no negotiation possible.
The offer is $500, take it or leave it.
informal— To make a connection strong and permanent (metaphorical adhesion).
The deal helped cement the relationship between the two firms.
neutral— Always together (extreme adhesion).
Those two are joined at the hip lately.
informal— To maintain a belief or hope in a difficult situation.
They continue to cling to hope despite the bad news.
literary— Legally required to do something (legal adhesion).
The company is bound by law to protect user data.
formal— To remain united or loyal to each other.
We must stick together during this crisis.
neutral— Friends who are very close and loyal (strong social adhesion).
They became fast friends after meeting at camp.
neutral— The essential part that keeps a group or system functioning.
She is the glue that holds this team together.
neutral— To follow the rules strictly (verb form of the concept).
All participants must adhere to the rules.
formal혼동하기 쉬운
Both involve things staying together.
Cohesion is internal (same substance), adhesion is external (different substances).
Water drops form because of cohesion, but they stick to the window because of adhesion.
They share the same root verb 'adhere'.
Adherence is used for abstract concepts like rules or beliefs; adhesion is used for physical or legal joining.
Her adherence to the diet was strict, but the adhesion of the patch to her skin was poo
문장 패턴
The [noun] has [adjective] adhesion.
The tape has strong adhesion.
To improve adhesion, you should [verb].
To improve adhesion, you should clean the surface.
The adhesion of [X] to [Y] is [adjective].
The adhesion of the paint to the metal is poor.
There is strong adhesion between [X] and [Y].
There is strong adhesion between the two layers.
The [noun]'s adhesion to the [noun] was [verb]ed.
The nation's adhesion to the treaty was ratified.
Due to [adjective] adhesions, the patient [verb]ed.
Due to abdominal adhesions, the patient required surgery.
The doctrine of [noun] applies to this contract.
The doctrine of adhesion contracts applies to this case.
Quantifying the [adjective] adhesion forces requires [noun].
Quantifying the molecular adhesion forces requires advanced tools.
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
Common in academic, medical, and legal writing; rare in casual conversation.
암기하기
기억법
Think of 'AD-HE-SION'. An AD (advertisement) for HE (him) to join the SION (Zion/a cause). Or simply link it to ADHESIVE (glue).
시각적 연상
Imagine a postage stamp (adhesive) sticking to an envelope. The force holding them is adhesion. Or imagine two people shaking hands to join a club.
Word Web
챌린지
Write three sentences: one about a lab experiment, one about a surgery, and one about a country joining the UN, all using 'adhesion'.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'adhaesio', which comes from 'adhaerere'. 'Ad-' means 'to' and 'haerere' means 'to stick'. It entered Middle French as 'adhésion' before being adopted into English in the 15th century.
원래 의미: The act of sticking to something or someone.
Indo-European (Latin branch).문화적 맥락
In medical contexts, discuss 'adhesions' with sensitivity as they are often associated with chronic pain and surgical complications.
Commonly used in technical fields, law, and medicine. Rarely heard in slang.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Science Lab
- Measure the adhesion
- Adhesion forces
- Surface energy
- Interfacial bond
Hospital
- Internal adhesions
- Post-operative complications
- Lysis of adhesions
- Fibrous tissue
Law Office
- Contract of adhesion
- Adhesion to the treaty
- Non-negotiable terms
- Standard form contract
Construction Site
- Ensure proper adhesion
- Adhesion promoter
- Peeling paint
- Bonding agent
Political Summit
- Formal adhesion
- Accession process
- Signatory states
- International agreement
대화 시작하기
"Have you ever heard of a 'contract of adhesion' in your legal studies?"
"Why do you think geckoes have such incredible adhesion to glass?"
"Do you think the country's adhesion to the new trade pact will help the economy?"
"In your science class, did you learn the difference between adhesion and cohesion?"
"What kind of glue has the best adhesion for fixing a broken ceramic mug?"
일기 주제
Describe a time you felt a strong 'adhesion' to a particular cause or belief system.
Explain the scientific process of adhesion as if you were teaching a ten-year-old.
Write about a 'contract of adhesion' you have signed recently (like an app's terms of service).
Research a medical breakthrough in preventing surgical adhesions and summarize it.
Discuss how adhesion is used in the manufacturing of a common household object.
Summary
Adhesion is fundamentally about the 'sticking' of different entities, whether they are physical surfaces (engineering), biological tissues (medicine), or political bodies (law). For example: 'The paint failed due to poor adhesion to the metal surface.'
- Adhesion is the physical attraction between different substances, such as glue sticking to wood or water sticking to glass.
- In medicine, it refers to scar tissue (adhesions) that causes internal organs to stick together, often after surgery.
- In legal and political contexts, adhesion means formally joining a treaty, agreement, or a specific cause or organization.
- It is a formal noun; the verb form is 'adhere'. It is often confused with 'cohesion', which is sticking to oneself.
예시
The tape lost its adhesion after being exposed to water for several hours.
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