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adhesive
[ad-he´siv]1. pertaining to, characterized by, or causing close adherence of adjoining surfaces.
2. a substance that causes close adherence of adjoining surfaces.
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ad·he·sive
(ad-hē'siv),1. Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an adhesion.
2. Any material that adheres to a surface or causes adherence between surfaces.
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adhesive
(ăd-hē′sĭv, -zĭv)adj.
1. Tending to stick things together.
2. Relating to or having the characteristics of an adhesion.
n.
A substance that sticks to a surface or causes adherence between surfaces.
ad·he′sive·ly adv.
ad·he′sive·ness n.
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adhesive
A material capable of temporarily or permanently binding another by means of surface attachment (e.g., glue).Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
ad·he·sive
(ad-hē'siv)1. Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an adhesion.
2. Any material that adheres to a surface or causes adherence between surfaces.
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ad·he·sive
(ad-hē'siv)1. Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an adhesion.
2. Any material that adheres to a surface or causes adherence between surfaces.
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