adhesive

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Pronunciation

IPA /ædˈhi.sɪv/

Noun

adhesive noun

A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

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Adjective

adhesive adjective

Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances
Apt or tending to adhere; clinging

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Synonyms

claggy tenacious agglutinative gluey glutinous viscid viscous pasty agglutinate gooey sticky mucilaginous adherent stick-on pitchy self-sealing bondable tarry

Associated

bandage glue sealant adhesion pads epoxy postage bonding tape polyester stamps

Rhymes

cohesive altarpiece of apiece of caprice of cease of centerpiece of crease of crosspiece of decease of decrease of

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