Adhesives Technology Handbook
By Sina Ebnesajjad (ed)

Glossary

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A-stage
An early stage in the reaction of certain thermosetting resins in which the material is fusible and still soluble in certain liquids. Sometimes referred to as Resol.

See also B-stage.

See also C-stage.

Abhesive
A material that is adhesive-resistant and applicable as a nonsticking surface coating; release agent.
Adhere, v
To cause two surfaces to be held together by adhesion (q.v.). To be in a state of adherence.
Adherence
The state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces.
Adherend
A body that is held to another body by an adhesive (a narrower term than substrate, q.v.).
Adhesion
The state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces which may consist of valence forces, or interlocking action, or both. The state in which two surfaces are held together by chemical, or physical forces, or both, with the aid of an adhesive. The attraction between substances which, when they are brought into contact, makes it necessary to do work to separate them.

See also Adhesion, mechanical.

See also Adhesion, specific.

Adhesion, mechanical
Adhesion between surfaces in which the adhesive holds the parts together by interlocking action.

See also Adhesion, specific.

Adhesion, specific
(sometimes called adhesion, molecular). Adhesion between surfaces which are held together by valence forces of the same type as those which give rise to cohesion.

See also Adhesion, mechanical.

Adhesive
A substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment. Adhesive is the general term and includes, among others, cement, glue, mucilage,...
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