adhesive tape

collocation in English

meaningsofadhesiveandtape

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adhesive
adjective
uk
/ədˈhiː.sɪv/us
/ədˈhiː.sɪv/
designed or able to stick to ...
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tape
noun[C or U]
uk
/teɪp/us
/teɪp/
thin plastic in a long, narrow strip with a magnetic covering that allows sounds or sounds and pictures to be recorded and played again, especially one on which sound ...
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(Definition ofadhesiveandtapefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofadhesive tape

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How thickly should theadhesivetapebe applied?
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On each stem section, the surface area of bark eaten was traced onto clearadhesivetapewrapped around the stem.
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This was done by glueing two strips ofadhesivetapeunder the oscillating ribbon that provided the primary disturbance.
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Strips of double-sidedadhesivetape(approximately 40 mm x 4 mm) were attached to glass slides.
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The thickness of the various papers, together with theadhesivetape, varied from about 1 to 2 mm.
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Two-sidedadhesivetapewas used to stick the paper, with the seam located at the rear of the cylinder.
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A border of thinadhesivetapewas used to surround the retina to prevent flattening of the photoreceptor cells when a coverslip was applied.
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The blue plastic is theadhesivetape.
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To minimize expansion of the acrylamide gel during incubation, the slices were held in position by superimposed microscope slides coated with a strip of double-sidedadhesivetape.
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It also manufacturesadhesivetape, and demineralized water.
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It showed kids how to use scissors andadhesivetape.
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Repeated applications ofadhesivetapedid not improve the results.
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His first assignment entailed anadhesivetapemanufacturing company.
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This lid is fastened to the body byadhesivetape.
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Sometimes, the termadhesivetapeis used for these tapes.
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He requires blankets to hang in front of his window, andadhesivetapeto put round the window sills.
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It is far better to have a small percentage hit than a large expenditure on bandages andadhesivetape.
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The base of each plant pot was covered by double-sidedadhesivetapein order to ensure that all aphids found on the plants had reached them through flight.
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Compared to some other closure methods, likeadhesivetape, twist ties offer the advantage of reuse.
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They evaluated tweezers, glue, facial mask,adhesivetape, package-sealing tape, and tweezing followed by glue.
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There he noticed, several inmates with arms striped with gauze pads andadhesivetape.
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It consists of a magnetic metal strip embedded in a strip of thick, clearadhesivetape.
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