(n): the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
(adj): vs. nonadhesive) -- (tending to adhere
(adj): sticking fast
(adj): united as if by glue
(adj): capable of holding together or cohering; as particles in a mass
(adj): sticking together
(adj): causing cohesion
(adj): having the sticky properties of an adhesive
(adj): soft and sticky
(adj): resembling chewing gum
(adj): covered with adhesive gum
(adj): having the characteristics of pitch or tar
(adj): seals without the application of moisture
(adj): of something (a paper label or postage stamp) gummed in advance
(adj): covered with an adhesive material
I think I hate this word because I knew a person who constantly mispronounced this as "Adeesive".
Alas.