B2 adjective Neutral

adhesive

/ədˈhiːsɪv/

Describes a substance or surface that has the quality of sticking fast to another object or surface. It is commonly used to describe materials like tape, glue, or bandages that are designed to create a bond between two items.

Beispiele

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1

I used some adhesive tape to fix the torn page in my book.

I used sticky tape to repair the ripped paper in my book.

2

The study examines the adhesive properties of various synthetic polymers.

The research looks at how well different man-made plastics stick to surfaces.

3

This sticker is barely adhesive anymore; it keeps falling off the wall.

This sticker isn't sticky enough; it won't stay on the wall.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
adhesion
Verb
adhere
Adverb
adhesively
Adjektiv
adhesive
Verwandt
adhesive
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Merkhilfe

Think of the prefix 'Ad-' (meaning toward) and the root 'hes-' (like hesitate or stay). An adhesive makes things 'stay toward' each other.

Schnelles Quiz

The back of the envelope is ______, so you just need to wet it to seal it.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: adhesive

Beispiele

1

I used some adhesive tape to fix the torn page in my book.

everyday

I used sticky tape to repair the ripped paper in my book.

2

The study examines the adhesive properties of various synthetic polymers.

formal

The research looks at how well different man-made plastics stick to surfaces.

3

This sticker is barely adhesive anymore; it keeps falling off the wall.

informal

This sticker isn't sticky enough; it won't stay on the wall.

4

Adhesive forces between the liquid and the container wall cause the meniscus to form.

academic

The sticking force between the liquid and the glass creates a curve at the surface.

5

Our company specializes in high-strength adhesive solutions for the automotive industry.

business

Our business focuses on very strong glue products for car manufacturing.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
adhesion
Verb
adhere
Adverb
adhesively
Adjektiv
adhesive
Verwandt
adhesive

Häufige Kollokationen

adhesive tape a strip of sticky material used to join things
adhesive bandage a small medical dressing with a sticky back
adhesive strength the measure of how well a substance sticks
adhesive residue the sticky substance left behind after removing tape
adhesive properties the characteristics that allow something to stick

Häufige Phrasen

pressure-sensitive adhesive

glue that sticks when light pressure is applied

adhesive backing

a sticky layer on the back of an object

medical-grade adhesive

sticky substances safe for use on human skin

Wird oft verwechselt mit

adhesive vs cohesive

Adhesive refers to sticking to a different surface, while cohesive refers to sticking to itself or staying united.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'adhesive' is primarily an adjective describing stickiness, it is very frequently used as a noun to refer to any substance (like glue) used to bond things together.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'adhesive' as a verb. Remember that 'adhere' is the verb form (e.g., 'The tape must adhere to the surface').

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Merkhilfe

Think of the prefix 'Ad-' (meaning toward) and the root 'hes-' (like hesitate or stay). An adhesive makes things 'stay toward' each other.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin word 'adhaerere', which means 'to stick to'.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., adhesive labels). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., the surface is adhesive).
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Kultureller Kontext

In the United States, an 'adhesive bandage' is almost universally referred to by the brand name 'Band-Aid'.

Schnelles Quiz

The back of the envelope is ______, so you just need to wet it to seal it.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: adhesive

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