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1adhesive
adjective ad·he·sive \-ˈhē-siv, -ziv\
: designed to stick to something
Full Definition of ADHESIVE
1
: tending to remain in association or memory
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First Known Use of ADHESIVE
1670
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2adhesive
noun
: a substance (such as glue or cement) that is used to make things stick together
Full Definition of ADHESIVE
1
: an adhesive substance (as glue or cement)
2
: a postage stamp with a gummed back
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First Known Use of ADHESIVE
1912
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1adhesive
adjective ad·he·sive \ad-ˈhē-siv, -ziv\
Definition of ADHESIVE for Kids
: tending to stick : sticky <adhesive bandages>
2adhesive
noun
Definition of ADHESIVE for Kids
: a substance that is used to make things stick together
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