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Cohesion (Noun)

(botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The orchid's unique cohesion of petals resulted in a singular, trumpet-shaped bloom.
The plant's cohesion of sepals and petals was a distinctive characteristic that set it apart from similar species.
The cohesion of the flower's papery bracts gave it a delicate, lacy appearance.
The cohesion of stamens in the plant's reproductive structure made it difficult for pollinators to access the pollen.
The cohesion of the ovary wall and placenta in the fruit caused it to split open along a pre-defined line when it was ripe.

(physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid.

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The high cohesion between the molecules of mercury allows it to retain its shape against gravity.
Cohesion is responsible for the surface tension of liquids, which acts as a flexible membrane that allows certain insects to walk on water.
The cohesion forces between molecules in ice are weaker than those in liquid water, which is why ice is less dense.
Low cohesion between the molecules in a gas is what allows them to move freely and spread out into a container.
Cohesion plays a crucial role in determining the flow behavior and viscosity of fluids under different conditions.

The state of cohering or sticking together.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

A group of atoms holds together through the cohesion of their bonds, creating a solid that resists external forces.
The geologist studied the cohesion of the soil, which played a crucial role in understanding the stability of the cliff's structure.
When two pieces of adhesive tape were overlapped, the cohesion between the polymer molecules caused them stick to each other.
As the teacher put together the puzzle, the cohesion of the colors guided her placement of each piece.
Measuring the cohesion of the molecules in the oil was essential in determining its suitability as an adhesive.