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 of a rock or soil that is independent of interparticle friction.
In soils, true cohesion is caused by following:
# Electrostatic forces in stiff overconsolidated clays (which may be lost through weather ...
, 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 McPh ...
, 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 ...
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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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