adhesive

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ædˈhi.sɪv/

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Noun

Singular adhesive

Plural adhesives

1. (countable) An adhesive is something that easily sticks to other things.

Adjective

Positive adhesive

Comparative more adhesive

Superlative most adhesive

1. If something is adhesive, it easily sticks to other things.
   • Synonyms: sticky and adherent

   Duct tape is very adhesive.

Related words

• adhesion
• adhesiveness