Synonyms for adhesives
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ad-hee-siv, -ziv |
| Phonetic Transcription : ædˈhi sɪv, -zɪv |
Top 10 synonyms for adhesives Other synonyms for the word adhesives
Définition of adhesives
Origin :- 1660s, from French adhésif, formed in French from Latin adhaes-, past participle stem of adhaere (see adherent).
- As in plaster : noun thick, gooey material that hardens
- As in binding : noun cover; something which fastens
- As in mucilage : noun gluey substance
- As in cement : noun gluing, binding material
- As in gum : noun sticky substance
- Ordinarily it will injure the book less than other adhesives, but it should be used sparingly on books that must be rebound.
- Extract from : « Library Bookbinding » by Arthur Low Bailey
- This curiosity was issued by the Canton of Geneva before Switzerland possessed a regular supply of adhesives.
- Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson
- From the above list it will be seen that all but three of the adhesives are of the penny value, or its foreign equivalent.
- Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson
- He called in one of the best engravers of the day and commanded him to execute a fine series of adhesives bearing his profile.
- Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson
- These three specimens were, therefore, the first adhesives to receive recognition on the Continent.
- Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson
- Lastly, may be mentioned the adhesives bearing the familiar effigy of "Germania," overprinted for use in Belgium.
- Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson
- The adhesives are printed in attractive colours, with bold designs, indicative of Russian art.
- Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson
- Thus the adhesives of France plainly indicate the changing course taken by the Government of our neighbour across the Channel.
- Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson
- Afterwards a republic sprang up, and the present adhesives bear the imprint of Liberty.
- Extract from : « Peeps at Postage Stamps » by Stanley Currie Johnson
- My assistant of the moment, the pharmaceutical student, requisitions all the adhesives in his laboratory.
- Extract from : « The Mason-bees » by J. Henri Fabre
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