Adhesin

Pronunciation: /ædˈhiːzɪn/

Definitions of adhesin

noun a substance that causes particles of different substances to stick together

Example Sentences

A1 An adhesin is a substance that helps things stick together.

A2 The adhesin on the bandage kept it securely in place.

B1 Researchers are studying the adhesin properties of certain bacteria.

B2 The adhesin produced by the organism is being used in medical research.

C1 The adhesin molecule has a unique structure that allows it to bind to specific receptors.

C2 The development of new adhesin-based materials is a growing area of research in the field of biomaterials.

Examples of adhesin in a Sentence

formal The adhesin protein plays a crucial role in the attachment of bacteria to host cells.

informal The adhesin helps the bacteria stick to the cells.

slang The sticky stuff on the bacteria that makes them cling to cells is called adhesin.

figurative Just like adhesin binds bacteria to cells, loyalty binds friends together.

Grammatical Forms of adhesin

• past tense: adhered
• plural: adhesins
• comparative: more adhesive
• superlative: most adhesive
• present tense: adheres
• future tense: will adhere
• perfect tense: has adhered
• continuous tense: is adhering
• singular: adhesin
• positive degree: adhesive
• infinitive: to adhere
• gerund: adhering
• participle: adhered

Origin and Evolution of adhesin

First Known Use: 1885 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adhesin' originated from the Latin word 'adhaerere' meaning 'to stick'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of microbiology to refer to a substance that promotes adhesion of bacteria to surfaces, the term 'adhesin' has since been adopted in various fields to describe molecules that facilitate binding or adherence between different entities.