Adhesive

Definition: Meaning of, adhesive in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ədˈhiːsɪv;ədˈhiːzɪv /

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adhesive	adhesives

[uncountable and countable]

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adhesive used in phrases

adhesive agent (noun)
1. a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
adhesive bandage (noun)
1. bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive
adhesive friction (noun)
1. as between an automobile tire and the road the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves
adhesive material (noun)
1. a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
adhesive plaster (noun)
1. adhesive tape used in dressing wounds
adhesive tape (noun)
1. tape coated with adhesive
self-adhesive (adjective)
1. a self-adhesive envelope, BANDAGE etc has a sticky surface and does not need liquid or glue to make it stay closed
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Pronunciation: ˈwazək

Parts of Speech: noun

a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid

adhesive agent