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ungummed

ungummed

7.5
Paper or envelopes that do not have glue added
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈɡʌmd/
translation icon : sin adhesivo
  • We ordered a batch of ungummed envelopes by mistake, so they don’t seal automatically.

Examples

  • For certain art projects, ungummed paper is preferred because it won’t stick or curl.

  • The ungummed labels require an additional adhesive to stick properly.

  • This envelope is ungummed.

  • I prefer ungummed paper for my projects.

  • For certain art projects, ungummed paper is preferred because it won’t stick or curl.

  • The ungummed labels require an additional adhesive to stick properly.

  • We ordered a batch of ungummed envelopes by mistake, so they don’t seal automatically.

Synonyms

uncoated
vsungummed
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Without a thin layer of another material on it

refers specifically to lack of an adhesive or glue treatment
unsized
vsungummed
  • Specialized
9.1

Paper or fabric that soaks up water because it is not treated

indicates absence of an adhesive or glue coating instead of that finish

Antonyms

gummed
4.1

With a sticky side that you wet to make it stick

Surface Forms

ungummed positive

Morphology

ungummed = gummed (transparent) = un + gum + ed

The adjective is formed by negating the ordinary adjective 'gummed' with the productive prefix 'un-', so the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word ungummed is made of un- meaning 'not' and gum meaning 'a sticky substance', like the gum used as glue on envelopes. So ungummed means paper or envelopes that are 'not' covered with glue and will not stick by themselves.