adhesive

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ædˈhi.sɪv/

Adjective

adhesive

1. sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances

   adhesive material

   adhesive tape

2. apt or tending to adhere; clinging

Synonyms

• (sticky) claggy, tenacious; see also Thesaurus:adhesive

Translations

• French: adhésif, collant
• German: klebend, adhäsiv
• Portuguese: adesivo
• Russian: кле́йкий
• Spanish: adhesivo

Translations

• German: klebrig
• Portuguese: aderente

Noun

adhesive

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

Translations

• French: adhésif
• German: Klebstoff, Kleber, Leim
• Italian: adesivo
• Portuguese: adesivo
• Russian: клей
• Spanish: adhesivo

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