adhesion vs fixing

adhesion

noun
  • An agreement to adhere. 

  • An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process. 

  • Persistent attachment or loyalty. 

  • The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance. 

  • The binding of a cell to a surface or substrate. 

  • The frictional grip on a surface, of wheels, shoes etc. 

fixing

noun
  • See fixings. 

  • The act of subverting (fixing) a vote. 

  • Something to aid attachment during construction (screws, wall plugs, etc) 

verb
  • Going; preparing; ready. Only used in fixing to. 

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