Definition

Noun: A substance that unites or bonds surfaces together. It is a material used to join two items by surface attachment, resisting their separation.

Usage

"Adhesive material" refers to the physical substance itself that possesses sticky or bonding properties. It is used as a general, often technical, term for glues, pastes, cements, and other bonding agents.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The carpenter applied a strong adhesive material to bond the wood veneer to the plywood.
  • For this craft project, you will need a flexible adhesive material that dries clear.
  • The label is coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive material.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Specification: In engineering contexts, "adhesive material" often specifies the type based on its chemical composition (e.g., epoxy, cyanoacrylate, polyurethane) or its bonding mechanism.
  • The design calls for an anaerobic adhesive material to seal the metal threads.

Variants and Related Words

• Adhesive (n): A more common synonym for "adhesive material."
  • Use an adhesive suitable for plastics.
• Adhesive (adj): Having the property of sticking to a surface.
  • The tape has an adhesive backing.
• Bonding Agent (n): A synonym often used in industrial or construction contexts.
• Glue (n): A common, specific type of adhesive material, often implying a liquid or gel form.
• Cement (n): A type of adhesive material, often used for bonding rigid materials like stone or in dentistry.

Synonyms

• Glue
• Bonding agent
• Cement
• Paste
• Gum

Related Phrases

• Adhesive bond: The joint created by the adhesive material.
  • The strength of the adhesive bond exceeded expectations.
• Adhesive failure: A mode of failure where the adhesive material detaches from one of the surfaces.
  • The repair did not hold due to adhesive failure.

Noun

1. a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together