adhesive

Etymology

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

adj

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

noun

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

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