adhesion
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Plants grown in light had much stronger adhesion between these layers than those grown in darkness.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
"These findings could be highly significant for plant cultivation. If we can control adhesion, it may be possible to breed plants with improved tolerance to environmental stress."
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
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
It said low adhesion would be an area of ongoing investigation.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024
In Mr. Norris's engine, the position of the driving-axle in front of the fire-box threw on it more of the weight of the engine, and thus increased the adhesion and the tractive power.
From Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives Baldwin Locomotive Works by Baird, Matthew
Vocabulary lists containing adhesion
Unit 3: Cellular Systems
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