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adhesive

1 of 2

adjective

ad·​he·​sive ad-ˈhē-siv How to pronounce adhesive (audio) -ziv How to pronounce adhesive (audio)
əd-
1
: tending to remain in association or memory
2
: tending to adhere or cause adherence
3
: prepared for adhering
4
medical : characterized by the formation of new fibrous tissue resulting from an inflammatory process
adhesive inflammations
adhesively adverb
adhesiveness noun

adhesive

2 of 2

noun

1
: an adhesive substance (such as glue or cement)
2
: a postage stamp with a gummed back

Example Sentences

Adjective Cover the cut with an adhesive bandage. walked barefoot through adhesive, clayey mud Noun You'll need a strong adhesive to attach the boards. prefers postage stamps coated with adhesive so that she doesn't have to do any licking
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The adhesive works on smooth, finished surfaces and holds steady through rain, snow, and extreme temperatures. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2021 Mouth tapers affix a not-too-sticky adhesive strip, such as surgical tape, either horizontally or vertically across their lips. Stu Woo, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 The ornament bobblehead has a string for hanging, while the dashboard mini bobblehead has an adhesive strip on the base. Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 But glue from a tube is only one very specific type of material that is adhesive. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2022 For this case, VR training lacks appropriate force feedback and manipulators that resemble welding machines; however, it can be used for learning the principles of brazing, adhesive bonding and more. Sergei Vardomatski, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Next, peel the adhesive backing off and firmly attach it to the wall, carefully squeezing out all air bubbles. Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022 The autopsy found evidence of medical interventions including tourniquets, gauze dressings, adhesive seals and defibrillator pads, according to Kohler. Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 The pool will be partially drained so workers can apply and cure adhesive material. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 13 July 2022
Noun
Dell's rep said that once the issue with the adhesive was discovered, Dell corrected its production process, so other units should not be affected. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 Then place a dowel through the center and secure the urns and pumpkins in place with adhesive. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Many of those patients will eventually require an insulin pump—a small, digital device that continuously delivers rapid-acting insulin through a small catheter and is secured in place on the skin with adhesive. Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 Fitted Tailgate Table Cover ($15.99, Fanatics) has an elastic edge and comes with adhesive. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 Boob tape is a fabric strip with a strong adhesive back that is strategically applied to the breasts for coverage and support. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Instead of screws, install heavy-duty adhesive to hang the shelving. Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 21 July 2022 With no back or side adhesive, this style suits completely backless dresses. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022 With individual lashes and adhesive from Ardell, her spidery lash was complete. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 30 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin adhaesīvus, from Latin adhaesus (past participle of adhaerēre "to adhere") + -īvus -ive

Noun

derivative of adhesive entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of adhesive was in 1661

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