nonadhesive

adjective

Definition of nonadhesivenext
as in nonviscous

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Recent Examples of nonadhesive Covering it in nonadhesive gauze and then wrapping the injury in an ace bandage can ensure the wound stays clean, Dittmore said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2023 Buy plain, white, nonadhesive shelf paper, several small, round sponges and poster paint. — Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonadhesive
  1. unconsolidated
  2. separate
  3. incoherent
  4. loose
  5. granular
  6. disjointed
Adjective
  • That loose, unconsolidated snow is more likely to slide, making avalanches potentially larger during big storms.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This combination of an unstable base below a thick layer of unconsolidated fresh snow is one of the most dangerous causes of snow avalanches in the mountains, Swain says.
    — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of unconsolidated
Adjective
  • The highlight of mine was the rabbit doppio, a large ravioli stuffed with braised meat and cheese in separate but adjacent cells, and the beef tenderloin was a perfect anchor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • No distributions were ever made by the Children's Trust to any of its beneficiaries, and the beneficial shares of that trust were not divided into separate shares for each of the beneficiaries as was also required by the 2020 amendment.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of separate
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  • The big reveal that Rey was really the still-not-dead Emperor’s grand-daughter was incoherent and kind of insulting.
    — Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Moreover, whether intentional or the result of incoherent policy, ambiguity can allow both Washington and Tehran to claim wins.
    — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of incoherent
Adjective
  • Skubal had a minimally invasive surgery on May 6 to remove a loose body from his pitching elbow and returned to pitch on June 13.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Miriam wore a navy-blue task jacket to ward off the loose chill of the morning.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • Garden centers may offer both granular and liquid forms of iron-containing products for summer use.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The cost of distrust is more granular in societies such as Venezuela, where two recent earthquakes have exposed the state’s inability to meet the needs of its citizens in a moment of crisis.
    — Kurt Shillinger, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026
Definition of granular
Adjective
  • Director Joss Whedon has spoken before about behind-the-scenes fights with Marvel, and those creative disagreements are evident in Ultron’s disjointed action scenes and messy tone.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • While easing access, strict eligibility criteria exclude those with conditions like type 2 diabetes or moderate sleep apnea, creating disjointed rules.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of disjointed

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“Nonadhesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonadhesive. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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