adhesive
Example Sentences
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The team found that particle networks, adhesive interactions, and space-filling effects all contribute to the material's resistance to volume changes.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
The technique involves attaching an original sketch to an adhesive backing, cutting it out, strategically sprinkling sand on the desired areas, then removing any misplaced grains one by one.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Carlos worked for 25 years at a small adhesive company, where he became plant manager.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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
I stare at the two halves, which aren’t going to stick together without some kind of adhesive I don’t have.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing adhesive
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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