adhesive
noun[CorU]
uk/ədˈhiː.sɪv/us/ədˈhiː.sɪv/astickysubstancethat is used forjoiningthings together, usuallypermanently:
You'll need astrongadhesive tomendthatchair.
Fill in thegapswithclearsiliconeadhesive.
Synonym
glue
- Thisprotectivemetalstripaffixesto theedgeof thecookerwithstrongadhesive.
- Theshelvesuses bothscrewsand adhesives, making themsturdier.
- They havecreateda newpolymercoatinginspiredby thenaturaladhesivesecretedbymussels.
Glues, gluing & stickiness
- adhere
- adhesion
- binder
- Blu-Tack
- cement
- gloopy
- glue
- glue gun
- glue stick
- gluey
- gum
- gummy
- plaster
- putty
- Scotch tape
- sliminess
- slimy
- spirit gum
- sticky
- tacky
adhesive
adjective
uk/ədˈhiː.sɪv/us/ədˈhiː.sɪv/designedorabletostickto asurface:
Thematerialis aclearfilmwith an adhesivebacking.
Thelabelsareeasytoapplyand very adhesive.
adhesivetape/paper胶带/胶纸
Synonym
sticky
Opposite
non-adhesive
- Thecheck-inmachinechecksyourreservationdetailsandgeneratesan adhesiveluggagetag.
- Thenicotinepatchessentiallylookslike an adhesivebandage.
- You canbuymagnetictapewith onesidethat's adhesive.
Glues, gluing & stickiness
- adhere
- adhesion
- binder
- Blu-Tack
- cement
- gloopy
- glue
- glue gun
- glue stick
- gluey
- gum
- gummy
- plaster
- putty
- Scotch tape
- sliminess
- slimy
- spirit gum
- sticky
- tacky