adhesive
adjective
uk
/ədˈhiː.sɪv/ us
/ədˈhiː.sɪv/Meaning of adhesive in English
(Definition of adhesive from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
(Definition of adhesive from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of adhesive
adhesive
A coupled elastic-plastic damage model for rubbermodified epoxy adhesives.
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They include glues, adhesives, rubber solution, dyes, hair sprays, paraffin, metal polish, gas lighter fuel and many other products.
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The production and sale in this country of these aerosol adhesives have already been stopped by the manu- factures.
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Again, leather workers who use rubber adhesives will not be liable to contributions, as the adhesives are already a manufactured form of rubber.
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Metal alloys and other materials and adhesives have been developed which are capable of withstanding great stress at high temperatures.
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Of this group, solvents in adhesives have become increasingly important.
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Examples are: fibre-reinforced composite materials, studies aimed at improving the durability of rubbers and plastics, and research of sealants and adhesives.
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In 19, she was able to buy adhesives and gas—only one shop refused her.
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Is it argued that the manufacturer of built-in furniture derives no advantage from the research into adhesives and the stability of joints?
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Then, ordinary glue was used, but to-day, with resinous adhesives, the plywood is far better and stronger than that which was produced in those days.
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The material referred to comprised paints, pre-treatment solvents and adhesives.
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Many products that we are now accustomed to using, such as impact adhesives or paint thinners, could not work without their solvent component.
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In between, there are industrial applications with moderate potential; for example, dyestuffs such as woad or resins and adhesives.
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They also use adhesives and other solvents, yet they are not aware of their toxic content.
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There are many consumer products, in addition to adhesives, which can be and are misused in this way but are quite safe when properly used for their intended purpose.
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yapışkan, yapıştırıcı, yapıştırıcı madde…
colle [feminine], adhésif [masculine], adhésif/-ive…
接着剤（せっちゃくざい）, 粘着性（ねんちゃくせい）のある…
klevend, kleefstof…
přilnavý, lepivý, lepidlo…
klæbende, klister-, lim…
perekat, zat perekat…
ซึ่งติดแน่น, สิ่งที่ทำให้ของติดกัน…
dính, chất dính…
klej, lepki, lepiący…
som fastnar, självhäftande, klister…
pita pelekat, bahan pelekat…
Klebe…, der Klebstoff…
klebestoff [neuter], klebemiddel [neuter], klebende…
липкий, клейкий, клей…
клей…
