cohesion definition - Dictionary

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co·he·sion [ kō h'n ]

noun

Definition:

1. joining or working together: the state or condition of joining or working together to form a united whole, or the tendency to do this

2. molecular attraction: the force of attraction by which the molecules of a solid or liquid tend to remain together

[Mid-17th century. < Latin cohaes-, past participle of cohaerere (see cohere)]

co·he·sion·less adjective