adhesive

Intermediate

/ədˈhiː.sɪv/

adjective
designed or able to stick to a surface

adhesive in a sentence

  • “This fast-setting adhesive can hold about 20 kg after 10 minutes.”
  • “The material is a clear film with an adhesive backing.”
  • “The labels are easy to apply and very adhesive.”
  • “adhesive tape / paper”

What does “adhesive” mean?

adhesive (adjective) means designed or able to stick to a surface. It is pronounced /ədˈhiː.sɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "adhesive" mean?
adhesive (adjective) means: designed or able to stick to a surface
How do you pronounce "adhesive"?
"adhesive" is pronounced /ədˈhiː.sɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "adhesive" in a sentence?
Here is "adhesive" used in a sentence: This fast-setting adhesive can hold about 20 kg after 10 minutes.

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