self-adhesive
adjective
self-ad·he·sive
ˌself-əd-ˈhē-siv 
-ziv
: having a side coated with an adhesive that sticks without wetting
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Carry basic pet first-aid supplies, including gauze, self-adhesive tape, and dog boots for foot injuries.
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Outside Online, 30 July 2024
For plastic fencing, utilize self-adhesive plastic clips or hooks.
—Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2024
Also in the box are two self-adhesive foam pads, a tear-open pack containing M3 and Phillips/Hex power supply screws, a spare drive-cage screw, and an extra screw for the vertical-graphics-card bracket.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
All peel-and-stick wallpapers have a self-adhesive backing that can be peeled back before sticking it on the wall.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
The tiles are self-adhesive and can be applied directly to the wall without the need for grout.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
Drape a pinecone garland across the door frame using self-adhesive hooks or clips.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
Cons Some of the self-adhesive hooks lost their stickiness during testing.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
The self-adhesive stickers can be worn up to seven days and have an easy application.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2023
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Outside Online, 30 July 2024
For plastic fencing, utilize self-adhesive plastic clips or hooks.
—Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2024
Also in the box are two self-adhesive foam pads, a tear-open pack containing M3 and Phillips/Hex power supply screws, a spare drive-cage screw, and an extra screw for the vertical-graphics-card bracket.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
All peel-and-stick wallpapers have a self-adhesive backing that can be peeled back before sticking it on the wall.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
The tiles are self-adhesive and can be applied directly to the wall without the need for grout.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
Drape a pinecone garland across the door frame using self-adhesive hooks or clips.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
Cons Some of the self-adhesive hooks lost their stickiness during testing.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
The self-adhesive stickers can be worn up to seven days and have an easy application.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2023
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“Self-adhesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-adhesive. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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