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adhesive

ad·he·sive

adhesive

 
 
pronunciation:
aed hi sihv
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
features:
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part of speech: adjective
definition: able or likely to stick to something.
This tape is so old that it isn't adhesive anymore.
synonyms:
sticky
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part of speech: noun
definition: a sticky substance such as glue.
We used some adhesive to fix the broken dish.
synonyms:
glue, paste
similar words:
gum, sticker, tape
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derivations: adhesively (adv.), adhesiveness (n.)
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