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Adhesion vs Detachment - What's the difference?

adhesion | detachment |

As nouns the difference between adhesion and detachment

is that adhesion is adhesion, adherence while detachment is (uncountable) the action of detaching; separation.

adhesion

English

Alternative forms

* (obsolete)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
  • Persistent attachment or loyalty.
  • An agreement to adhere.
  • (medicine) An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.

    • Antonyms

    * cohesion

    Related terms

    * adhesive

    detachment

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia detachment)
  • (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
  • (uncountable) The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
  • (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; aloofness.
  • (uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
  • (uncountable, military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for particular purpose or a special mission.
  • (countable, military) The unit so dispatched.
  • (countable, military) A permanent unit organized for special duties.
  • (countable) Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.