(n) the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition, Syn. bond, adhesion, adherence, Example:the mutual adhesiveness of cells; a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion
a. [ Cf. F. adhésif. ] 1. Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Apt or tending to adhere; clinging. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]