adhesive — a substance used for sticking objects or materials together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance used for sticking objects or materials together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈhiːsɪv/
Korean meaning: 접착제, 풀
Korean pronunciation: 어드**히**시브
Example Sentences
- My cat got stuck to the adhesive mouse trap, but thankfully it was meant for tiny mice, not chunky cats!
- The surgeon used medical adhesive instead of stitches for the small wound.
- I accidentally used super adhesive instead of lip balm - now my lips are permanently sealed!
adhesive
NOUN//ədˈhiːsɪv//
a substance used for sticking objects or materials together
Glue sticking paper pieces together
Strong adhesive makes teams cohesive, leading to moments decisive!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '달라붙다'는 의미의 adhaerere에서 유래했습니다. 마치 연인들이 서로에게 달라붙듯이 물질들을 붙여주는 역할을 한다는 뜻이죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat got stuck to the adhesive mouse trap, but thankfully it was meant for tiny mice, not chunky cats!”
“The surgeon used medical adhesive instead of stitches for the small wound.”
“I accidentally used super adhesive instead of lip balm - now my lips are permanently sealed!”
“The adhesive quality of this wallpaper makes it perfect for long-term use.”
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