as in glues
a substance used to stick things together
prefers postage stamps coated with adhesive so that she doesn't have to do any licking
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Recent Examples of adhesives
This reusable lint roller requires no adhesives or sticky tape and can be used repeatedly.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
On a Drive In cars, formaldehyde adhesives can be found in the dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
Cars Formaldehyde adhesives can be found in vehicle dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
The adhesives used in this type of furniture can contain formaldehyde, which goes through a process called off-gassing, where the chemical is released into the air over time.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
The store offers a wide range of budget furniture that can be made with foams, adhesives and wood composites that contain formaldehyde.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
The chemical is a solvent used in break cleaners, adhesives, dry cleaning and in industrial settings.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The adhesives are strong enough to hold up to 40 pounds of weight—no drilling required.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Some people are sensitive or allergic to adhesives, even ones marketed as skin-friendly.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
On a Drive In cars, formaldehyde adhesives can be found in the dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
Cars Formaldehyde adhesives can be found in vehicle dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
The adhesives used in this type of furniture can contain formaldehyde, which goes through a process called off-gassing, where the chemical is released into the air over time.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
The store offers a wide range of budget furniture that can be made with foams, adhesives and wood composites that contain formaldehyde.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
The chemical is a solvent used in break cleaners, adhesives, dry cleaning and in industrial settings.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The adhesives are strong enough to hold up to 40 pounds of weight—no drilling required.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Some people are sensitive or allergic to adhesives, even ones marketed as skin-friendly.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Adhesives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhesives. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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