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adhesive

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


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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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

The sun-baked car didn’t have air conditioning and the back of my shirt turned into wet adhesive, binding clammy skin to black leatherette.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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