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Synonyms for adhesives

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ad-hee-siv, -ziv

Phonetic Transcription : ædˈhi sɪv, -zɪv

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Définition of adhesives

Origin : 1660s, from French adhésif, formed in French from Latin adhaes-, past participle stem of adhaere (see adherent).

As in plaster : noun thick, gooey material that hardens
As in binding : noun cover; something which fastens
As in mucilage : noun gluey substance
As in cement : noun gluing, binding material
As in gum : noun sticky substance

Example sentences :

Ordinarily it will injure the book less than other adhesives, but it should be used sparingly on books that must be rebound.
Extract from : « Library Bookbinding » by Arthur Low Bailey

This curiosity was issued by the Canton of Geneva before Switzerland possessed a regular supply of adhesives.
Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson

From the above list it will be seen that all but three of the adhesives are of the penny value, or its foreign equivalent.
Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson

He called in one of the best engravers of the day and commanded him to execute a fine series of adhesives bearing his profile.
Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson

These three specimens were, therefore, the first adhesives to receive recognition on the Continent.
Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson

Lastly, may be mentioned the adhesives bearing the familiar effigy of "Germania," overprinted for use in Belgium.
Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson

The adhesives are printed in attractive colours, with bold designs, indicative of Russian art.
Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson

Thus the adhesives of France plainly indicate the changing course taken by the Government of our neighbour across the Channel.
Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson

Afterwards a republic sprang up, and the present adhesives bear the imprint of Liberty.
Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson

My assistant of the moment, the pharmaceutical student, requisitions all the adhesives in his laboratory.
Extract from : « The Mason-bees » by J. Henri Fabre

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