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Adhesive vs Adhering - What's the difference?

adhesive | adhering |

As an adjective adhesive

is sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.

As a noun adhesive

is a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.

As a verb adhering is

present participle of adhere.

adhesive

English

(wikipedia adhesive)

Alternative forms

* (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
  • Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.

    • Related terms

    * adhere * adherence * adherent * coherent * inherent

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.

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    adhering

    English

    Verb

    (head)