Definitions for adhesiveædˈhi sɪv, -zɪv

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ad•he•siveædˈhi sɪv, -zɪv(adj.)

  1. coated with glue, mastic, or other sticky substance:

    adhesive bandages.

  2. tending to adhere; sticking fast; clinging.

  3. (n.)a substance that causes something to adhere, as glue.

  4. Ref: adhesive tape.

  5. a postage or revenue stamp with a gummed back.

    Category: Philately

Origin of adhesive:

1660–70

ad•he′sive•ness(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. adhesive material, adhesive agent, adhesive(adj)

    a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together

  2. adhesive(adj)

    tending to adhere

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

  1. adhesive(noun)ædˈhi sɪv, -zɪv

    a substance that makes things stick

    powerful adhesives; adhesive tape

Wiktionary

  1. adhesive(Noun)

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

  2. adhesive(Adjective)

    Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.

  3. adhesive(Adjective)

    Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.

  4. Origin: From adhésif, from as if *, from adhasus, past participle of adhaerere; see adhere.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Adhesive(adj)

    sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances

  2. Adhesive(adj)

    apt or tending to adhere; clinging


Translations for adhesive

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

adhesive(adjective)

able to adhere; sticky

adhesive tape.

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