adhesive

Definitions

ad- (onto) + hes (stick, the haesus form) + -ive = "the sticking-onto stuff," or "able to stick onto." The noun is the glue itself; the adjective describes anything sticky. The hes- spelling here is from the past participle haesus.

Common Collocations

• 1.adhesive tape胶带
• 2.strong adhesive强力黏合剂
• 3.adhesive bandage创可贴
• 4.adhesive backing背胶

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Use a strong adhesive to fix the tile to the wall.

• 2.

  The label has an adhesive backing you just peel and stick.