How to Use adhesion in a Sentence

adhesion

noun
  • That is a process called adhesion.
    — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • For a moment, put aside thoughts of speed, adhesion, and power.
    — John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, 16 Apr. 2020
  • This will help conceal any stains or graining and help with the adhesion of the finish coat.
    — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 13 Feb. 2023
  • If a cold, dry object touches the same ice cube, there is no melting and no adhesion.
    — C. Claiborne Ray, New York Times, 3 July 2017
  • Lateral adhesion feels stronger, but the front tires give up long before the rears.
    — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 30 June 2017
  • The goal, says Clinch, is to strengthen the adhesion between the skin cells and the cornea.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • The grip of the outsole is built with adhesion in mind to work on loose, soft, rugged, and uneven surfaces.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 15 June 2023
  • Bachik warns that nail-polish removers have oils and lanolin, which can block adhesion of the nail polish.
    — Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
  • To ensure proper adhesion, the surface should also be dull and smooth.
    — Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
  • These do require a fairly thick coat of liner in order to have proper adhesion.
    — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
  • Make sure not to apply deodorant anywhere near the bra to ensure its adhesion.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The masks are made of tencel-cupra sheets, which means higher absorption rates and better adhesion on your skin.
    — Nikhita Mahtani, CNN Underscored, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Scar tissue, known as adhesions, can form after surgery or other trauma to the abdomen.
    — Jonel Aleccia, Fortune Well, 15 July 2023
  • Over time adhesions form and interfere with the function of pelvic organs, causing more pain.
    — Jena Pincott, Scientific American, 1 June 2018
  • The most common cause of adhesions in women is endometriosis.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The pieces are cleaned thoroughly to remove any oils that would interfere with adhesion.
    — Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
  • If your vase is ceramic, lightly sand the surface for better paint adhesion.
    — Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Anything else simply isn’t worth your time as rosin core contains a mild flux to aid adhesion and doesn’t need to be cleaned up afterward.
    — Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Always buy one that’s brand new, because after five years, the glue inside any helmet loses adhesion.
    — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2019
  • Scar tissue forms adhesions, which can cause your intestines to become twisted and blocked, almost like a garden hose with a kink.
    — Pam Moore, C.p.t., SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • There weren't any snap releases from adhesion, nor was there any need for any rally-car histrionics by sawing away at the wheel.
    — Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver, 14 Nov. 2022
  • In law, that type of contract is called a contract of adhesion or, more colloquially, a take-it-or-leave-it deal.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
  • The adhesion between the two-layer system comes from ferrite powder.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2023
  • These should be applied over a completely smooth, flat, clean, and dry floor, and a primer is recommended for strong adhesion.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
  • But if there is stiff tissue, that can indicate adhesions—and the presence of endometriosis.
    — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Deep endometriosis causes adhesions, or areas of scar tissue, in organs around the uterus.
    — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
  • If pressure from the ultrasound wand causes organs in this area to glide smoothly, that suggests there are no adhesions.
    — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The pasta may be rough, and the cooking water starchy, but there are many factors relating to adhesion of the sauce to da noodles.
    — Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
  • These footprints are rich in F-actin, a structural protein, and other adhesion proteins.
    — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025

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