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sticking factor

[/ˈstɪkɪŋ ˈfæktər/]
nounpl: sticking factors
fator de aderência
1. The degree to which something adheres or remains attached to a surface; the quality of being sticky or adhesive.
The sticking factor of the tape determines how well it holds the poster on the wall.
O fator de aderência da fita determina com que eficiência ela mantém o pôster na parede.
2. In marketing and product design, the ability of a product, service, or content to retain users or maintain engagement.
The app's sticking factor was low because users found it difficult to navigate.
O fator de aderência do aplicativo era baixo porque os usuários achavam difícil navegar.
3. In physics, the coefficient of friction or adhesive properties between two surfaces.
Engineers tested the sticking factor between the rubber sole and the floor surface.
Os engenheiros testaram o fator de aderência entre a sola de borracha e a superfície do piso.
Synonyms
adhesivenesstackinessgripfriction coefficientretention rate
Antonyms
slipperinesssmoothnesslow friction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fator de aderência
standard term used in technical and marketing contexts
São Paulo
capacidade de aderência
alternative phrasing common in business discussions
Portugal
factor de adesão
Portuguese spelling variant, less common in everyday usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have sticking power
make something stick
improve user retention
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