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   Ad·he·sive

   /adˈ(h)ēziv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky: "an adhesive label"

   noun

   • 1. a substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue: "tile adhesive"

   Word Origin late 17th century (in the sense ‘tending to adhere or cling to’): from French adhésif, -ive, from the verb adhérer, from Latin adhaerere ‘stick to’ (see adhere).

   Derivatives

   • 1. adhesively adverb
   • 2. adhesiveness noun

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   What does adhesive mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! ADHESIVE definition: a substance used for sticking things together. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between glue and adhesive?

   • An adhesive is a substance such as glue, which is used to make things stick firmly together. Glue the mirror in with a strong adhesive. An adhesive substance is able to stick firmly to something else. ...adhesive tape. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Collins English Dictionary.

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   What does adhesivo mean?

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   What is an adhesive used for?

   • An adhesive is a substance that is used to make two surfaces stick firmly together. When using adhesives, ensure that all surfaces to be joined are clean and dry. Solvents are present in paints, degreasing solutions, and adhesives . The car's body is made mainly from aluminum panels joined by rivets and adhesives .

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   6 days ago · 1. variable noun. An adhesive is a substance such as glue, which is used to make things stick firmly together. Glue the mirror in with a strong adhesive. Synonyms: glue, cement, gum, paste More Synonyms of adhesive. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

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   Definition of adhesive noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. adhesive. noun. /ədˈhiːsɪv/, /ədˈhiːzɪv/ [countable, uncountable] a substance that you use to make things stick together. Use a good waterproof adhesive in addition to the screws. The adhesive takes at least an hour to set. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.

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   adhesive meaning: a substance used for sticking things together. Learn more.

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   Adjective. ADHESIVE definition: a substance used for sticking things together. Learn more.

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   : a substance (such as glue or cement) that is used to make things stick together. You'll need a strong adhesive to attach the boards. ADHESIVE meaning: designed to stick to something.

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   Jun 25, 2022 · Adhesive bandages ("sticking plasters") work a bit like sticky tape: they use a pressure-sensitive adhesive on a plastic or textile backing. Historically, bandages like this used "natural" adhesives made from rubber and rosin. Today, they're more likely to use synthetic adhesives such as acrylic resins.

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   5 days ago · adhesive ( comparative more adhesive, superlative most adhesive) sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances. adhesive material. adhesive tape. apt or tending to adhere; clinging.