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| Adherence
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To follow a set of plans or rules faithfully. Holding fast or sticking. |
| Adherend
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One of the surfaces held to another by an adhesive. |
| Adhesion
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A firm attachment. The molecular attraction exerted between two surfaces in contact, as occurs between the rails and the moving wheels of a train, holding the train to the track. |
| Adhesion contract
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A legally enforceable contract which is offered on a "take it or leave it" basis, leaving no opportunity for the purchaser to negotiate and must be accepted "as is," putting the purchaser at a distinct disadvantage. |
| Adhesive
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Manmade product used to bond and fasten materials together. Although they may do the same or similar jobs, adhesives differ from glue in one fundamental way; adhesive is made from synthetic materials while glue is made from organic material, such as horses' hooves. Many adhesives can be used on a variety of jobs but some are very specific. |
| Adhesive bond
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Firm attachment between materials or between an adhesive and the material to which it is applied. |
| Adhesive dots
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| Adhesive drywall tape
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An adhesive mesh tape for finishing drywall seams and corners. |
| Adhesive spreader
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Trowel used to spread adhesives in ridges along a surface. The spaces between the ridges allow the adhesive to spread when surfaces are pressed together. |
| Adiabatic
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Without loss or gain of heat to a system. An adiabatic change is a change in volume and pressure of a parcel of gas without an exchange of heat between the parcel and its surroundings. In reference to a steam turbine, the adiabatic efficiency is the ratio of the work done per pound of steam, to the heat energy released and theoretically capable of transformation into mechanical work during the adiabatic expansion of a unit weight of steam. |
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