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Adhesive

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ədˈhiː.sɪv

Definitions

a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“The label⟳ wouldn’t stick⟳ without strong adhesive.”
“They used an adhesive to repair⟳ the broken vase.”
“The company developed a new kind of waterproof adhesive.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

adhesive bandage adhesive capsulitis adhesive tape Adhesively adhesivemeter Adhesiveness

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