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adhesive

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


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Materials used in adhesive and wetness indicators are also rarely disclosed on packaging.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Lynsey says you should avoid anything with adhesive labels as these can clog the filter.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

I mentioned the potential blood spots that Phoebe had marked with adhesive tape.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech




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