Adhesion is the pinning of molecules to an interface layer due to intermolecular attraction.
Adiabatically: without exchange of heat
Dissipation means the exchange of useable energy into heat.
Isotropic: having the same properties to every direction
Piezos are the crystals which are used in our microscopes. If you apply a voltage on a piezo he will extend while the extension is well known. There are different materials who build a piezo (e.g. quartz, rochelle salt etc.)
Tribology is the collective term for all topics within the field of friction and adhesion.
