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tape (tāp) a long, narrow strip of fabric or other flexible material. adhesive tape a strip of fabric or other material evenly coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive material. adhesive tape, a strong fabric covered on one side with an adhesive. Often water repellent, it may be used to hold bandages and dressings in place, to immobilize a part, or to exert pressure. Also called adhesive plaster. tape a long, narrow strip of fabric or other flexible material. adhesive tape a strip of fabric or other material evenly coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive material. tape closure application of tape strips across the incision can be used to hold wound edges in apposition. vaginal tape special tape for use in closing the vulva to retain a prolapsed cervix or uterus. See also buhner method. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape systems
offers 2237M double-coated polyester film used for bonding and
laminating a wide variety of substrates. A gecko's feet have inspired a new type of adhesive tape (see
"Sticking Around with Gecko Tape").
"We've developed a special kind of adhesive tape that holds
the floor in place but you can peel it up if you need to, and it
doesn't leave any able to move things around. |
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