01 a. Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
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1.
Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
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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.