noun

adhesive

adhesive, glue, fixative

Use a strong adhesive for this repair.

Use a strong adhesive for this repair.

The label has a self-stick adhesive.

The label has a self-stick adhesive.

((an adhesive)) a substance used for sticking objects together Use a strong adhesive for this repair.

Synonyms: glue, cement, paste

From Latin 'adhaerere' (to stick to), from 'ad-' (to) + 'haerere' (to stick).

Think of 'add here'. You 'add' it 'here' to make things stick together.

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