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adhesive

[ad-hee-siv, -ziv] / ædˈhi sɪv, -zɪv /


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"The ants it preys on have adhesive pads on their feet, so the contraction of the bundle of tension lines has to overcome a force of many times the ant's body weight to lift it."

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

But Hong Kong-based startup PointFit offers a less intrusive alternative using an adhesive patch, whose tiny sensor reads levels of biomarkers like glucose and cortisol from the sweat on users' skin.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

The adhesive CreateMe uses is thermoset, which means that ironing or washing machine temperatures aren't enough to melt it and make the clothes fall apart, insists Myers.

From BBC May 18, 2026

Of those factors, one proves more adhesive than the rest.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

Sandy perched on the edge of a straight-backed chair, adjusted his round wire-framed glasses, repaired at the bridge with adhesive tape, across his broken nose, and told about his children.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

One solution has been to develop water soluble adhesives, external.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

He said adhesives and other raw materials used in making shoes had fuelled the fire.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

The French manufacturer of adhesives has had a good first four months of the year, shaking off a multi-year losing streak, Bray says.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

Safety and industrial sales increased 4.1%, as strong demand in electrical markets, adhesives and abrasives offset continued challenges in the vehicle aftermarket business.

From MarketWatch Oct. 21, 2025

Ordinarily it will injure the book less than other adhesives, but it should be used sparingly on books that must be rebound.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low




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