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adhesive

adjective

Definition of ADHESIVE

tending to adhere to objects upon contact <walked barefoot through adhesive, clayey mud>

Synonyms adherent, adhesive, clingy, gluey, glutinous, gummy, tacky, tenacious, viscid

Related Words gelatinous, gooey, ropy (also ropey), syrupy, viscous; pitchy, tarry

Near Antonyms nonviscous

Antonyms nonadhesive

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