WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
fac′tor of adhe′sion, [Railroads.]
  1. Rail Transportthe ratio of the force that can be exerted on driving wheels with full traction to the weight on the driving wheels, usually expressed as a percentage. Also called adhesion, adhesive factor. 

'factor of adhesion' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
adhesion - adhesive factor

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