adhesive
Example Sentences
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Of those factors, one proves more adhesive than the rest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Previously, thin layers of MoSe2 were created using exfoliation -- a method similar to peeling layers off a crystal with adhesive tape.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Carlos worked for 25 years at a small adhesive company, where he became plant manager.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
"Hair has an adhesive quality and the ability to capture certain contaminants," says Mattia Carenini, Global Hubs Director at Matter of Trust.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
The doctor put a strip of white adhesive tape over Willie's cut, and left.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
Vocabulary lists containing adhesive
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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100 Great Words from "Fahrenheit 451" -- Part I Vocabulary
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"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 1
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