See also: adhésive and adhésivé

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

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ædˈhi.sɪv/
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Adjective

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adhesive (comparative more adhesive, superlative most adhesive)

  1. sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances
    adhesive material
    adhesive tape
  2. apt or tending to adhere; clinging

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Noun

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adhesive (countable and uncountable, plural adhesives)

  1. a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

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