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adhesive

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


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There were robust volumes in adhesive technologies, with a tailwind from forward buying, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The only thing he requests is a tin of 112 players with adhesive backings.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

"The ants it preys on have adhesive pads on their feet, so the contraction of the bundle of tension lines has to overcome a force of many times the ant's body weight to lift it."

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 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

He puts the needle back in its case and sticks an adhesive bandage on the injection site.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

The German consumer-goods group, which produces adhesives, haircare lines, and laundry products, booked 4.7% organic sales growth over the April-June period, picking up pace from the year’s first quarter and beating analysts’ estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

He said adhesives and other raw materials used in making shoes had fuelled the fire.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 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

Safety and industrial sales increased 4.1%, as strong demand in electrical markets, adhesives and abrasives offset continued challenges in the vehicle aftermarket business.

From MarketWatch Oct. 21, 2025

Afterwards a republic sprang up, and the present adhesives bear the imprint of Liberty.

From Peeps at Postage Stamps by Stanley Currie Johnson




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