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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Cohesion Cohesion The term 'Cohesion' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The mutual attraction of soil particles due to molecular and capillary forces in the presence of water. Cohesion is high in clay (especially dry) but of little significance in silt or sand. The ability of a substance to stick to itself and pull itself together. Molecular attraction which holds two particles together'. Previous 5 Terms: Cogeneration Cogeneration system Cogenerator Cognitive Impairment Coherent Radar Next 5 Terms: Cohesionless materials (cohesionless soil) Cohesive soil cohort Cohort coincident About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.