adhesive

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ədˈhiːsɪv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ædˈhisɪv, -zɪv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ad hēsiv, -ziv)


adhesive
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Sense: modif.
Synonyms:
adhering, adherent, sticking, sticky Collocations, glutinous, resinous, gummy, viscid, viscous, gluey, gelatinous, gummed, clinging, agglutinant, tenacious, hugging, sticking fast, tending to adhere, emplastic, mucilaginous, gooey
Antonyms:
non adhesive, loose Collocations, slippery Collocations, non-stick
Sense: n.
Synonyms:
glue Collocations, paste Collocations, gum Collocations, plaster Collocations, putty, rubber cement, sealing wax, sticky tape
Antonyms:
solvent


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