If the particles of a substance show considerable adhesion as well as cohesion, then this fluid is likely to have a slow flow rate. Adhesion is the tendency of different substances to stick together, while cohesion is the tendency of particles of the same substance to stick together. When a fluid has high adhesion and cohesion, the particles are strongly attracted to each other and to surfaces, making it difficult for them to flow freely. This results in a slow flow rate.
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