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Stickiness

The quality of being sticky; as, the stickiness of glue or paste.

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Adherence 76% connected

The quality or state of adhering.

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Adhesion 76% connected

The action of sticking; the state of being attached; intimate union; as, the adhesion of glue, or of parts united by growth, cement, or the like.

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Adhesiveness 76% connected

The quality of sticking or adhering; stickiness; tenacity of union.

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Bond 76% connected

That which binds, ties, fastens, or confines, or by which anything is fastened or bound, as a cord, chain, etc.; a band; a ligament; a shackle or a m…

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Viscosity 76% connected

The quality or state of being viscous.

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Sticky 74% connected

Having the quality of sticking to a surface; adhesive; gluey; viscous; viscid; glutinous; tenacious.

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Sticky 74% connected

Having the quality of sticking to a surface; adhesive; gluey; viscous; viscid; glutinous; tenacious.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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