nonadhesive
6.5
Does not stick to skin or other surfaces
- adjective
- /ˌnɒn.ədˈhiː.sɪv/
:
no adhesivo
- Using nonadhesive tape can help protect surfaces that might be damaged by regular sticky tape.
Examples
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The nonadhesive surface of the tablecloth makes it easy to clean without any residue.
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PTFE is a synthetic biomaterial that is inert, nonadhesive, nonfrictional, and induces almost no inflammatory reaction (14, 15).
Academic text (2015) -
Nonadhesive labels are a great option for items that need to be removed later without leaving marks.
Synonyms
non-sticky
vsnonadhesive
2.8
Does not stay on surfaces and comes off easily
is the same meaning but written as a single unhyphenated word
nonglutinous
vsnonadhesive
8.0
Not sticky like glue
is broader, covering lack of attachment to surfaces rather than just texture
9.9
A liquid that flows easily and is not thick like honey
is about not attaching to surfaces rather than technical viscosity
nonstick
vsnonadhesive
2.1
A surface that keeps food from staying on it when you cook
is the general term covering any failure to attach, not only designed surfaces
Antonyms
How Sticky
Surface Forms
nonadhesive positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word nonadhesive starts with non- meaning 'not' and ends with adhesive, which is like the verb adhere and means 'stick'. So a nonadhesive thing is one that does not 'stick' to a surface, like tape you can remove easily.