adhesion
/ˌædˈhiː.ʒən/noun
High School
1
The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
2
Persistent attachment or loyalty.
3
An agreement to adhere.
4
An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
5
The binding of a cell to a surface or substrate.
6
The frictional grip on a surface, of wheels, shoes etc.
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Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing