adhesive
Example Sentences
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Carlos worked for 25 years at a small adhesive company, where he became plant manager.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The mechanism works by moving an adhesive coated belt around the outside of the cell, pulling the bacterium forward in a motion that resembles a microscopic snowmobile.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
"Hair has an adhesive quality and the ability to capture certain contaminants," says Mattia Carenini, Global Hubs Director at Matter of Trust.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Athletes start by sprinting uphill with adhesive skins on their skis to provide traction.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
Nervously fluttering, she rubbed her cheek—and detached the adhesive disk.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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