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adhesive

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ədˈhiːsɪv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ædˈhisɪv, -zɪv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ad hē′siv, -ziv)

adhesive
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Sense: modif.

Synonyms:

adhering, adherent, sticking, sticky Collocations, glutinous, resinous, gummy, viscid, viscous, gluey, gelatinous, gummed, clinging, agglutinant, tenacious, hugging, sticking fast, tending to adhere, emplastic, mucilaginous, gooey

Antonyms:

non adhesive, loose Collocations, slippery Collocations, non-stick

Sense: n.

Synonyms:

glue Collocations, paste Collocations, gum Collocations, plaster Collocations, putty, rubber cement, sealing wax, sticky tape

Antonyms:

solvent

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