adhesive
A substance that makes things stick together, like glue.
A substance, such as glue or paste, that is used to make two surfaces stick firmly to each other.
Having a surface that can stick to other things.
Having the quality of sticking firmly to a surface.
- Base: adhesive
- Base: adhesive
- Plural: adhesives
adhesive bandage
1small sticky bandage for cuts
A small bandage with a sticky edge that you put on a cut or small wound.
- He cleaned the cut and put an adhesive bandage over it.
- Keep some adhesive bandages in your bag for emergencies.
adhesive tape
1narrow strip of sticky tape
A narrow strip of material with one sticky side, used to hold things together or in place.
- She used adhesive tape to seal the box.
- The electrician wrapped the wires with adhesive tape.
contact adhesive
1adhesive that bonds on contact
A strong glue that you put on both surfaces and let dry until sticky, then press them together to make a tight bond.
- Contact adhesive is ideal for sticking laminates to countertops.
- With contact adhesive, you usually get only one chance to position the pieces correctly.
pressure-sensitive adhesive
1adhesive activated by light pressure
A type of glue on products like stickers and tape that sticks when you press it, without heat or water.
- Most labels use a pressure-sensitive adhesive for easy application.
- The company developed a new pressure-sensitive adhesive for medical tapes.
spray adhesive
1adhesive that is sprayed on
A type of glue that comes in a can and is put on a surface by spraying.
- Designers often use spray adhesive for mounting posters on foam board.
- Apply spray adhesive evenly, then press the two surfaces together.