Cohesion may refer to:
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Cohesion (chemistry)
Cohesion (), also called cohesive attraction or cohesive force, is the action or property of like molecules sticking together, being mutually attractive. It is an intrinsic property of a substance that is caused by the shape and structure of i ...
, the intermolecular attraction between like-molecules
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Cohesion (computer science)
In computer programming, cohesion refers to the ''degree to which the elements inside a module belong together''. In one sense, it is a measure of the strength of relationship between the methods and data of a class and some unifying purpose or co ...
, a measure of how well the lines of source code within a module work together
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Cohesion (geology) Cohesion is the component of Shear strength (soil), shear strength of a Rock (geology), rock or soil that is independent of interparticle friction.
In soils, true cohesion is caused by following:
# Electrostatic forces in stiff consolidation (soil) ...
, the part of shear strength that is independent of the normal effective stress in mass movements
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Cohesion (linguistics)
Cohesion is the grammatical and lexical linking within a text or sentence that holds a text together and gives it meaning. It is related to the broader concept of coherence.
There are two main types of cohesion:
* grammatical cohesion: based on ...
, the linguistic elements that make a discourse semantically coherent
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Cohesion (social policy)
Group cohesiveness (also called group cohesion and social cohesion) arises when bonds link members of a social group to one another and to the group as a whole. Although cohesion is a multi-faceted process, it can be broken down into four main co ...
, the bonds between members of a community or society and life
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''Cohesion'' (album), the fourth studio album by Australian band Gyroscope
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Cohesion (band)
Cohesion are a four-piece indie rock band from Manchester. The group are:
*Andrew O'Hara - vocals, guitar.
*Kevin McPhillips - lead guitar.
*Simon Harrison - bass.
*Geoff Burroughs - drums, percussion.
The band were formed by O'Hara and McPhil ...
, a musical group from Surrey, England
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Community cohesion
Community cohesion is a conceptual framework which attempts to measure the social relationships within a community. It relies on criteria such as: the presence of a shared vision, inclusion of those with diverse backgrounds, equal opportunity, and ...
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Structural cohesion
In sociology, structural cohesion is the conception of a useful formal definition and measure of cohesion in social groups. It is defined as the minimal number of actors in a social network that need to be removed to disconnect the group. It is ...
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Cohesion number The Cohesion number (''Coh'') is a useful dimensionless number in particle technology by which the cohesivity of different powders can be compared. This is especially useful in DEM simulations (Discrete Element Method) of granular materials where s ...
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Adhesion (disambiguation)
Adhesion is the tendency of certain dissimilar molecules to cling together.
Adhesion may also refer to:
Biology
* Adhesion (medicine), a fibrous band that forms between tissues and organs
* Cell adhesion, the binding of a cell to another cell ...
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Coherence (disambiguation)
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