"adhesive" meaning in English

See adhesive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ædˈhi.sɪv/ [US] Audio: en-us-adhesive.ogg [US] Forms: adhesive [positive], more adhesive [comparative], most adhesive [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is adhesive, it easily sticks to other things. Synonyms: sticky, adherent
    Sense id: simple-adhesive-en-adj-9NWvBUNY

Noun

IPA: /ædˈhi.sɪv/ [US] Audio: en-us-adhesive.ogg [US] Forms: adhesive [singular], adhesives [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An adhesive is something that easily sticks to other things.
    Sense id: simple-adhesive-en-noun-~QehtoLR
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          "text": "Duct tape is very adhesive."
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