Adhesion and Adhesiveness

Adhesion

Adhesion noun - A physical sticking to as if by glue.
Usage example: discourages the use of photo albums that keep the pictures in place by adhesion to the pages

Adhesiveness is a synonym for adhesion in sticking topic. In some cases you can use "Adhesiveness" instead a noun "Adhesion", when it comes to topics like holding fast. popular alternative

Nearby Words: adhere, adherence, adhesive, adhesiveness, adhesively

Adhesiveness

Adhesiveness noun - The property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition.
Usage example: the mutual adhesiveness of cells
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Synonyms for Adhesiveness

Adhesion is a synonym for adhesiveness in cohesion topic. You can use "Adhesion" instead a noun "Adhesiveness".

Nearby Words: adhesive, adhesion, adhesively
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