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Definition of "self-adhesive" []

  • Having a surface coated with an adhesive and not needing any substance, such as glue or paste, applied to form a bond: self-adhesive wallpaper; self-adhesive labels. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "self-adhesive" in a sentence
  • "Ceilings and floors are not to be neglected, as these lovely self-adhesive shapes could completely transform the way they look."
  • "Instead she bought a roll of self-adhesive vinyl film and doodled some interesting drawings on it."
  • "TED badges are imprinted with a hologram; BIL badges are self-adhesive "My name is..." stickers."
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