adhesive
1 of 2adjective
ad·he·sive ad-ˈhē-siv 
-ziv
-ziv əd-
1
: tending to remain in association or memory
2
: tending to adhere or cause adherence
3
: prepared for adhering
4
medical : characterized by the formation of new fibrous tissue resulting from an inflammatory process
adhesive inflammations
adhesively adverb
adhesiveness noun
adhesive
2 of 2noun
1
: an adhesive substance (such as glue or cement)
2
: a postage stamp with a gummed back
Synonyms
Adjective
- adherent
- clingy
- gluey
- glutinous
- gummy
- sticky
- tacky
- tenacious
- viscid
Noun
- bond
- cement
- glue
- size
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Example Sentences
Adjective Cover the cut with an adhesive bandage. walked barefoot through adhesive, clayey mud Noun You'll need a strong adhesive to attach the boards. prefers postage stamps coated with adhesive so that she doesn't have to do any licking
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2021 Mouth tapers affix a not-too-sticky adhesive strip, such as surgical tape, either horizontally or vertically across their lips. Stu Woo, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 The ornament bobblehead has a string for hanging, while the dashboard mini bobblehead has an adhesive strip on the base. Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 But glue from a tube is only one very specific type of material that is adhesive. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2022 For this case, VR training lacks appropriate force feedback and manipulators that resemble welding machines; however, it can be used for learning the principles of brazing, adhesive bonding and more. Sergei Vardomatski, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Next, peel the adhesive backing off and firmly attach it to the wall, carefully squeezing out all air bubbles. Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022 The autopsy found evidence of medical interventions including tourniquets, gauze dressings, adhesive seals and defibrillator pads, according to Kohler. Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 The pool will be partially drained so workers can apply and cure adhesive material. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 13 July 2022 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 Then place a dowel through the center and secure the urns and pumpkins in place with adhesive. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Many of those patients will eventually require an insulin pump—a small, digital device that continuously delivers rapid-acting insulin through a small catheter and is secured in place on the skin with adhesive. Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 Fitted Tailgate Table Cover ($15.99, Fanatics) has an elastic edge and comes with adhesive. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 Boob tape is a fabric strip with a strong adhesive back that is strategically applied to the breasts for coverage and support. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Instead of screws, install heavy-duty adhesive to hang the shelving. Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 21 July 2022 With no back or side adhesive, this style suits completely backless dresses. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022 With individual lashes and adhesive from Ardell, her spidery lash was complete. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 30 June 2022 See More
Adjective
The adhesive works on smooth, finished surfaces and holds steady through rain, snow, and extreme temperatures. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2021 Mouth tapers affix a not-too-sticky adhesive strip, such as surgical tape, either horizontally or vertically across their lips. Stu Woo, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 The ornament bobblehead has a string for hanging, while the dashboard mini bobblehead has an adhesive strip on the base. Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 But glue from a tube is only one very specific type of material that is adhesive. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2022 For this case, VR training lacks appropriate force feedback and manipulators that resemble welding machines; however, it can be used for learning the principles of brazing, adhesive bonding and more. Sergei Vardomatski, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Next, peel the adhesive backing off and firmly attach it to the wall, carefully squeezing out all air bubbles. Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022 The autopsy found evidence of medical interventions including tourniquets, gauze dressings, adhesive seals and defibrillator pads, according to Kohler. Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 The pool will be partially drained so workers can apply and cure adhesive material. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 13 July 2022 Noun
Dell's rep said that once the issue with the adhesive was discovered, Dell corrected its production process, so other units should not be affected. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 Then place a dowel through the center and secure the urns and pumpkins in place with adhesive. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Many of those patients will eventually require an insulin pump—a small, digital device that continuously delivers rapid-acting insulin through a small catheter and is secured in place on the skin with adhesive. Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 Fitted Tailgate Table Cover ($15.99, Fanatics) has an elastic edge and comes with adhesive. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 Boob tape is a fabric strip with a strong adhesive back that is strategically applied to the breasts for coverage and support. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Instead of screws, install heavy-duty adhesive to hang the shelving. Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 21 July 2022 With no back or side adhesive, this style suits completely backless dresses. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022 With individual lashes and adhesive from Ardell, her spidery lash was complete. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 30 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Medieval Latin adhaesīvus, from Latin adhaesus (past participle of adhaerēre "to adhere") + -īvus -ive
Noun
derivative of adhesive entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
1661, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun
1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing adhesive
Kids Definition
adhesive 1 of 2
adjective
ad·he·sive ad-ˈhē-siv
-ziv
: tending to stick : sticky
adhesive bandages
adhesive
2 of 2noun
: a substance that is used to make things stick together
Medical Definition
adhesive 1 of 2
adjective
ad·he·sive -ˈhē-siv -ziv
-ziv 1
a
: tending to adhere or cause adherence
adhesive resins
b
: prepared for adhering
an adhesive bandage
2
: characterized by adhesions
adhesive inflammation
adhesive
2 of 2noun
1
: an adhesive substance
especially : a substance (as glue, starch, paste, or mucilage) that bonds two materials together by adhering to the surface of each
2
: adhesive tape
adhesives
noun
as in glues
a substance used to stick things together prefers postage stamps coated with adhesive so that she doesn't have to do any licking Synonyms & Similar Words
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- gums
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