self-adhesive

adjective

self-ad·he·sive | \ ˌself-əd-ˈhē-siv

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Definition of self-adhesive

: having a side coated with an adhesive that sticks without wetting self-adhesive labels

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self-adjustment

self-administer

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The first known use of self-adhesive was in 1958

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self-adhesive

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of self-adhesive

: able to stick to something without first being made wet

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