adhesivity

noun

ad·​he·​siv·​i·​ty ˌad-ˌhē-ˈsi-və-tē 

-ˈzi-,

əd-

: adhesiveness sense 1

Resins find wide use as an additive in commercial printing inks; they modify the adhesivity, film toughness and glossiness of ink.

—N. Krishna Reddy, Intaglio Simultaneous Color Printmaking, 1988

Word History

Etymology

adhesive entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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