Cohesibility

/koʊˌhɛzəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or capacity of being able to cohere; the potential to stick together or form a unified whole.

Etymology

From cohesive + -ibility suffix (variant of ability, denoting capacity). This rare technical term developed in materials science and chemistry to describe inherent adhesive properties.

Kelly Says

Water has amazing cohesibility—the hydrogen bonds between molecules are so strong that water droplets form perfect little spheres and can even support insects walking on top, which is why some bugs look like they're ice-skating.

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