sticky substance

collocation in English

meaningsofstickyandsubstance

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sticky
adjective
uk
/ˈstɪk.i/us
/ˈstɪk.i/
made of or covered with a substance that stays attached to any surface ...
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substance
noun
uk
/ˈsʌb.stəns/us
/ˈsʌb.stəns/
material with particular ...
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(Definition ofstickyandsubstancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This decay is reported to cause plastic materials to drip astickysubstance, give off a vinegary odour and to flake or crack.
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It appears that the chemical is a verystickysubstance, and it bound together many of the nerve endings in the back of her spine.
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It feeds on detritus, phytoplankton and zooplankton caught by means of astickysubstanceon the arms.
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Some bird repellents also use tanglefoot because birds are generally reluctant to perch on astickysubstance.
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The spermatia of rust fungi are covered with astickysubstance.
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Rosin, a hard,stickysubstancemade from resin (sometimes mixed with wax), is regularly applied to the bow hair to increase friction.
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A brown,stickysubstanceformed over the surface and when the lava was drenched in sterilized water a thick, brown liquid leached out.
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Ashes have to be ground into a fine and homogeneous powder and mixed with somestickysubstanceto mould the cupels.
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Zoocorian seeds are mostly in small fruits, desired by birds, containing many times astickysubstancecoating the seed.
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This is astickysubstancethat holds water within the plant, reducing the rate of dehydration.
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It was a disagreeable red,stickysubstancesimilar to petroleum jelly.
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Its seeds have 3 cotyledons andstickysubstanceinside.
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This liquid rapidly hardens on contact with air, producing astickysubstancethat traps ants and other termites.
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A blackstickysubstancewas found to be blocking the drill pipe when circulation was stopped for several days at a depth of 5520m ft.
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The seeds are adapted for water dispersal, with buoyant fleshy parts and astickysubstancethat causes them to adhere to objects.
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Females insert the egg capsules into the sand with astickysubstancethat anchors them in place so that the ocean surge can ventilate them.
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It releases astickysubstancewhen threatened, thereby making it an unpleasant meal for predators, allowing it to escape from harm.
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This is caused by the presence of hairs which exude astickysubstance(glandular hairs).
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It is thestickysubstancein bread wheat which allows dough to rise and retain its shape during baking.
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Common tanglefoot barriers used in gardening and horticulture involve a verystickysubstance, which is smeared on plant stalks or branches to trap or impede insects or other pests.
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