adhesive
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adjective \-ˈhē-siv, -ziv\Definition of ADHESIVE
1
: tending to remain in association or memory
See Examples of ADHESIVE
- Cover the cut with an adhesive bandage.
- <walked barefoot through adhesive, clayey mud>
First Known Use of ADHESIVE
1670
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2adhesive
nounDefinition of ADHESIVE
1
: an adhesive substance (as glue or cement)
2
: a postage stamp with a gummed back
Examples of ADHESIVE
- You'll need a strong adhesive to attach the boards.
- <prefers postage stamps coated with adhesive so that she doesn't have to do any licking>
First Known Use of ADHESIVE
1912
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