self-adhesive
adjective
self-ad·he·sive
ˌself-əd-ˈhē-siv 
-ziv
: having a side coated with an adhesive that sticks without wetting
self-adhesive labels
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These tiles are self-adhesive, measuring one foot by one foot (30 cm by 30 cm) and one inch (2.5 cm) thick, or can be made to order in sizes up to 3.3 ft by 3.3 ft (1m by 1 m).
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David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
This self-adhesive weather stripping is easy to stick on and replace as needed.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
To ensure the patches stay secure after multiple wears, use fabric with a self-adhesive back, and stick the patches onto the shirt before stitching around the perimeter.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Look for a model that works with self-adhesive paper to get the fun started.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
This design requires no tools or rods for installation; instead, a self-adhesive top does the trick.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
The accompanying 32-page prestige booklet, Putting a Stamp on the American Experience, contains two self-adhesive sheets of a new Forever stamp depicting Benjamin Franklin, America's first postmaster general.
—Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Silicone scar sheets are self-adhesive dressings made with medical-grade silicone.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Instead, self-adhesive is available that’s designed specifically for damage-free hanging of decorations.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
This self-adhesive weather stripping is easy to stick on and replace as needed.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
To ensure the patches stay secure after multiple wears, use fabric with a self-adhesive back, and stick the patches onto the shirt before stitching around the perimeter.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Look for a model that works with self-adhesive paper to get the fun started.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
This design requires no tools or rods for installation; instead, a self-adhesive top does the trick.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
The accompanying 32-page prestige booklet, Putting a Stamp on the American Experience, contains two self-adhesive sheets of a new Forever stamp depicting Benjamin Franklin, America's first postmaster general.
—Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Silicone scar sheets are self-adhesive dressings made with medical-grade silicone.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Instead, self-adhesive is available that’s designed specifically for damage-free hanging of decorations.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Self-adhesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-adhesive. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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