adhesive

• Bezeichnet eine Eigenschaft, durch die etwas an Oberflächen haftet oder Gegenstände miteinander verklebt.

Describes a substance that is able to stick to surfaces or cause things to stick together.

1. Bonding substanceB1formal

   A substance that is used to stick or bond surfaces together.

   Klebstoff

   • The adhesive tape held the package securely closed.
   • He used a strong adhesive to fix the broken vase.
   • The label has an adhesive backing that sticks to glass.

   Synonymecementfixativegluegummucilagepaste

2. Tending to stickB2formal

   Having the property of sticking or clinging to a surface.

   Klebrig

   • The adhesive nature of the glue made it perfect for crafts.
   • Some plants have adhesive hairs that trap insects.
   • The bandage has an adhesive edge that stays on the skin.

   Synonymeglueyglutinousgummymucilaginousstickytackyviscidviscous

   Antonymenonadhesiveslipperysmooth

• Substantiv, das einen Stoff bezeichnet, der zum Kleben oder Verbinden von Oberflächen verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a substance used to bond or unite surfaces together.

1. Bonding substanceB1formal

   A material used to stick or bond two surfaces together.

   Klebstoff

   • He used a strong adhesive to fix the broken vase.
   • The carpenter applied adhesive to the wood joints.
   • This type of adhesive works well on plastic surfaces.

   Synonymecementepoxyfixativegluegummucilagepaste

2. Sticky materialB1informal

   A substance that tends to cling or stick to other surfaces.

   Klebstoff

   • The label had a strong adhesive that was hard to remove.
   • She bought a roll of adhesive tape for wrapping gifts.
   • The adhesive on the bandage kept it firmly in place.

   Synonymebindercementgluegumpastesealant