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adhesive

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


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She's the market strategy manager for paper packaging Europe at Henkel's adhesive technologies division.

From BBC Jul. 27, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

Nearly 50 butterflies are cataloged in these pages through rinpun, a technique that uses adhesive to transfer the scales from butterfly wings onto paper.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

As soon as they were clear, Malcolm pulled off the rusty wire and wrapped the roll of adhesive tape as tightly as he could around the paddle.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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

It does not disclose details regarding its adhesives and wetness indicator, however, according to Consumer Report’s evaluation.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

The other powders used by the finisher are rice flour or potato flour; these are not used as adhesives but to prevent the gold sticking at places where it is not wanted.

From Practical Bookbinding by Paul Adam




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