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# adhesive

noun (an adhesive, adhesives); adjective

«adhesive» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. An adhesive is a substance like glue that makes things stick together. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#m1)
2. (adjective) Adhesive means sticky; able to stick to things. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#m2)

### In the lessons

In design and technology and science lessons: types of adhesives (PVA glue, glue sticks, tape) for joining materials. In everyday life: «adhesive tape», «adhesive bandage», «self-adhesive labels». Safety: some adhesives give off fumes; use in fresh air.

### Examples

- Use a strong adhesive to stick wood. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#x1)
- PVA is a white adhesive used in schools. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#x2)
- Put a self-adhesive label on your book. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#x3)
- The adhesive bandage covered the cut. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#x4)
- This tape is not very adhesive any more. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#x5)
- Some adhesives are dangerous to breathe in. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#x6)
- Let the adhesive dry before you move the model. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/#x7)

### Note

Said «ad-HEE-siv». Verb: adhere (to stick). Noun for the sticking: adhesion. Safety: never sniff glue; superglue can stick skin together.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «adhesive» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/adhesive/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«adhesive» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/adhesive.html) on Mova free.