adhesive

🇺🇸 /ədˈhiːsɪv/ 🇬🇧 /ədˈhiːsɪv/
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noun
R

A substance that helps things stick together.

We used an adhesive to attach the pictures to the wall.

adjective
R

Capable of sticking to something.

The adhesive label stayed in place even after washing.

translation

n. A substance that helps things stick together.
adj. Capable of sticking to something.

Word Forms

Plural adhesives