adhesive agent
- noun
- /ədˈhiːsɪv ˈeɪdʒənt/
:
agente adhesivo
- An adhesive agent is essential for mounting dental crowns securely in the mouth.
Examples
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Scientists developed a new adhesive agent that works even on wet surfaces.
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The adhesive agent worked perfectly to bond the two surfaces.
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The tiles were fixed in place using a strong adhesive agent that dried within hours.
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Many adhesive agents are used in construction.
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The carpenter applied an adhesive agent to ensure the pieces of wood stayed together during assembly.
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In art restoration, specialists often use a strong adhesive agent to repair fragile pieces without damaging them.
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For the project, we selected an adhesive agent that works well with both plastic and metal materials.
Synonyms
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1.0
A sticky substance used to join things together
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3.6
A sticky substance used to join two things together
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3.3
A very strong glue that joins things quickly and stays joined
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3.9
A thing that makes materials stick together, for example in paint or food
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2.8
A very strong sticky liquid that joins things quickly
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3.4
A sticky substance like glue that holds two surfaces together
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5.4
A thick glue-like substance that clings to things and makes a mess
A very strong glue made by mixing two parts to join hard materials like metal or glass
A strong sticky substance from milk that joins pieces of wood
A material used to make two things stick together
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'adhesive' (a substance for sticking) and 'agent' (a thing/substance that produces an effect), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a substance that causes adhesion. This noun–noun composition is transparent and cross-linguistically common, making it readily understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Adhesive agent: The noun adhesive agent comes from a simple idea: adhesive means 'sticky' and agent means 'one that acts'. So an adhesive agent is literally something that 'does the sticking', which is why it means a material used to join surfaces together.