self-ad·he·sive | \ ˌself-əd-ˈhē-siv 
, -ziv \
, -ziv \Definition of self-adhesive
: having a side coated with an adhesive that sticks without wetting
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self-adhesive
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of self-adhesive
: able to stick to something without first being made wet
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