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adesivo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adhesive noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
  • cement noun A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
  • sticker noun A small piece of paper or plastic with an adhesive back, used for decoration or labeling.

Senses

adesivo is used for these senses in English:

  • adhesive a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
  • cement (uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
  • cement (uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
  • sticker Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres).
  • sticker An adhesive label or decal.

adhesive — full definition

  1. noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
  2. adjective Sticky; able to stick to a surface.

cement — full definition

  1. noun A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
  2. verb To make something firm, permanent, or official.

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