adhesive

• Qualifie une substance capable d'adhérer à des surfaces ou de coller des objets entre eux.

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.

   substance adhésive

   • 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.

   Synonymescementfixativegluegummucilagepaste

2. Tending to stickB2formal

   Having the property of sticking or clinging to a surface.

   Adhésif (qui colle)

   • 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.

   Synonymesglueyglutinousgummymucilaginousstickytackyviscidviscous

   Antonymesnonadhesiveslipperysmooth

• Substance utilisée pour faire adhérer ou joindre des surfaces entre elles.

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.

   Substance adhésive

   • 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.

   Synonymescementepoxyfixativegluegummucilagepaste

2. Sticky materialB1informal

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

   Matériau adhésif

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindercementgluegumpastesealant