adhesive
/ədˈhisɪv/
noun
- A substance used for sticking things together, such as glue or tape.
- The envelope has a strip of adhesive that you lick to seal it.
- Construction workers apply adhesive to hold the tiles in place.
- She used a strong adhesive to fix the broken chair leg.
adjective
- Having the property of sticking or causing things to stick together.
- The adhesive label stuck firmly to the package.
- The adhesive surface of the tape caught the dust easily.
- Some bandages have an adhesive backing that sticks to the skin.
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