Adhesive

/əˈdhiːsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance used for sticking objects or materials together.

The carpenter used a strong adhesive to bond the pieces of wood.

A material that promotes adhesion, such as glue or paste.

You can find this adhesive in the craft aisle of the store.

adjective

Having the ability to stick to surfaces.

The adhesive tape worked perfectly for sealing the package.

Pertaining to a substance that causes adhesion.

The adhesive properties of this glue make it ideal for repair work.

from Latin 'adhesivus', from 'adhaerere' meaning 'to stick to'.

adhesive bandage

A small bandage sticky on one side used for protecting wounds.

adhesive tape

A tape with a sticky surface used for binding or attaching things.

pressure-sensitive adhesive

An adhesive that bonds substrates without the need for heat or solvents.

adhesion

The tendency of dissimilar particles or surfaces to cling to one another.

cohesion

The action or property of like molecules sticking together.

bonding

The process of joining two or more materials together.

Sticky stuff

I need some sticky stuff to fix this.

Glue

Pass me the glue for this project.