Synonyms of adhesives

adhesives

noun

plural of adhesive

as in glues

a substance used to stick things together

prefers postage stamps coated with adhesive so that she doesn't have to do any licking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glues
• sizes
• cements
• bonds
• epoxies
• mucilages
• epoxy resins
• pastes
• water glasses
• gums
• superglues
• dope
• library pastes
• goos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adhesives

Geckos scale smooth vertical surfaces without adhesives or suction cups thanks to microscopic hairs on their feet called setae. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Methylene chloride, also known as Dichloromethane (DCM), is an industrial solvent typically used in adhesives, paint and coating products, pharmaceuticals, metal cleaning, chemical processing, and aerosols. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Most pressure-sensitive adhesives are based on polymers, long chains of repeating molecular units that become entangled with one another. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Without hesitation, Gardner stepped in to help, despite the fact that the paint and adhesives made his body swell and blister the following day. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

The precise composition of ancient Egyptian paints, binders, adhesives, and similar materials used to make artifacts is largely unknown, in part because a full analysis would require taking samples that would damage those valuable artifacts. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Some leases restrict drilling, strong adhesives or any modifications beyond small nail holes. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

But the styles themselves can introduce their own triggers, from adhesives in wigs and weaves to tension at the hairline from tight braids or twists. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Nordson — Shares rose about 7% after the maker of equipment used to apply coatings and adhesives raised full-year guidance. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026