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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