factor of adhesion
noun Railroads.
the 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.
Words nearby factor of adhesion
factor ii,
factor iii,
factor in,
factor iv,
factor ix,
factor of adhesion,
factor of production,
factor of safety,
factor v,
factor vii,
factor viii