adhesive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
    adhesive agent; adhesive material.
  2. adjective tending to adhere

WordNet


Ad*he"sive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. adhésif.
Definitions
  1. Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
  2. Apt or tending to adhere; clinging. Thomson.

Webster 1913