adhesive
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.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I used some adhesive tape to fix the torn page in my book.
I used sticky tape to repair the ripped paper in my book.
The study examines the adhesive properties of various synthetic polymers.
The research looks at how well different man-made plastics stick to surfaces.
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.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the prefix 'Ad-' (meaning toward) and the root 'hes-' (like hesitate or stay). An adhesive makes things 'stay toward' each other.
Quiz rápido
The back of the envelope is ______, so you just need to wet it to seal it.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: adhesive
Ejemplos
I used some adhesive tape to fix the torn page in my book.
everydayI used sticky tape to repair the ripped paper in my book.
The study examines the adhesive properties of various synthetic polymers.
formalThe research looks at how well different man-made plastics stick to surfaces.
This sticker is barely adhesive anymore; it keeps falling off the wall.
informalThis sticker isn't sticky enough; it won't stay on the wall.
Adhesive forces between the liquid and the container wall cause the meniscus to form.
academicThe sticking force between the liquid and the glass creates a curve at the surface.
Our company specializes in high-strength adhesive solutions for the automotive industry.
businessOur business focuses on very strong glue products for car manufacturing.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
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
Se confunde a menudo con
Adhesive refers to sticking to a different surface, while cohesive refers to sticking to itself or staying united.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'adhesive' as a verb. Remember that 'adhere' is the verb form (e.g., 'The tape must adhere to the surface').
Truco para recordar
Think of the prefix 'Ad-' (meaning toward) and the root 'hes-' (like hesitate or stay). An adhesive makes things 'stay toward' each other.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Latin word 'adhaerere', which means 'to stick to'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In the United States, an 'adhesive bandage' is almost universally referred to by the brand name 'Band-Aid'.
Quiz rápido
The back of the envelope is ______, so you just need to wet it to seal it.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: adhesive
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