Glossary
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 and 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, ...
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