ADHESIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

adhesively (comparative more adhesively, superlative most adhesively)

In an adhesive manner; by adhesion.

Source: Wiktionary


Ad*he"sive*ly, adv.

Definition: In an adhesive manner.

ADHESIVE

Ad*he"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. adhésif.]

1. Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.

2. Apt or tending to adhere; clinging. Thomson. Adhesive attraction. (Physics) See Attraction.

– Adhesive inflammation (Surg.), 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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