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adhesive

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ædˈhisɪv// UK //ɐdhˈiːsɪv// ad·he·sive

n. a sticky substance that you use to join two things together. Glue, tape, and paste are all types of adhesive.

n. a substance used to bind materials together by surface attachment. Commonly used in technical and industrial contexts.


SIMPLE

The adhesive on the envelope dried quickly.

CONTEXTUAL

She used a strong adhesive to fix the broken ceramic vase.

COMPLEX

The engineer selected a heat-resistant adhesive capable of withstanding extreme temperatures without losing its structural integrity.

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Origin

From French adhésif, from Medieval Latin adhaesivus, from adhaereō (supine adhaesum); see adhere.

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