1.AdjectiveSticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
"adhesive material; adhesive tape"
2.AdjectiveApt or tending to adhere; clinging.
3.Nouna substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
"The label wouldn’t stick without strong adhesive.; They used an adhesive to repair the broken vase.; The company developed a new kind of waterproof adhesive."