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adhesion

[ad-hee-zhuhn] / ædˈhi ʒən /


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When the amount of Piezo1 is reduced, levels of important cell adhesion proteins including NCAM1 and N-cadherin drop.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Over time, Tcf4 and its targets activate to strengthen cell adhesion and structural support.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025

His ability to balance on the edge of adhesion in the braking-entry phase at a higher speed than almost anyone else made him stand out.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

The layers exhibited strong adhesion under mechanical stress, making these findings crucial for improving material durability in fusion reactors and high-temperature energy systems.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

Each engine weighs about forty thousand pounds with water and fuel, equally distributed on six wheels, all of which are coupled, thus gaining the whole adhesion of the engine's weight.

From Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives Baldwin Locomotive Works by Baird, Matthew




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