Adhesiveness (Noun)
Meaning
The property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition; "the mutual adhesiveness of cells"; "a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The adhesiveness of the glue was so strong that it could hold the weight of a heavy bookshelf.
- The researchers studied the adhesiveness of the new polymer to determine its potential applications in the medical field.
- The adhesiveness of the tape was compromised when it was exposed to high temperatures.
- The company developed a new adhesive with improved adhesiveness that could bond a wide range of materials.
- The adhesiveness of the cells was crucial for the development of the tissue, and any disruption to this process could lead to disease.