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adhesive in German

adhesive in German is klebend, adhäsiv, klebrig — adhesive means a substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.

adhesive in German

klebend
adj
Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
adhäsiv
adj
Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
klebrig
adj
Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.
Klebstoff
noun
a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
Kleber
noun
a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
Leim
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 German?
"adhesive" in German is klebend, adhäsiv, klebrig. adhesive means: A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
Are there other ways to say "adhesive" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "adhesive": klebend, adhäsiv, klebrig, Klebstoff, Kleber, Leim.
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