cohesion

noun

(physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid

(botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals)

the state of cohering or sticking together

Roots

cumco- · Latin · together haereo-hes · Latin · stick, cling

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