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adhesive in French

adhesive in French is adhésif, collant — adhesive means a substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.

adhesive in French

adhésif
adj
Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
collant
adj
Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
adhésif
noun
a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

What does "adhesive" mean?

  1. noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
    "The company developed a new kind of waterproof adhesive."
  2. adjective Sticky; able to stick to a surface.
    "The tape has an adhesive backing that peels off easily."
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adhesive in a sentence

  • The company developed a new kind of waterproof adhesive.
  • The label wouldn’t stick without strong adhesive.
  • The tape has an adhesive backing that peels off easily.

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What is "adhesive" in French?
"adhesive" in French is adhésif, collant. adhesive means: A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
Are there other ways to say "adhesive" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "adhesive": adhésif, collant.
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