Adhesive

Ad·he·sive

Adhesive

a.
  1. Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
  2. Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.

Phrases & Compounds

Adhesive attraction
See Attraction
Adhesive inflammation
that kind of inflammation which terminates in the reunion of divided parts without suppuration.
Adhesive plaster
a sticking; a plaster containing resin, wax, litharge, and olive oil.