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adhesive tape

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noun

  • adhesive tapes
    plural
  1. cotton or other fabric coated with an adhesive substance, used for covering minor injuries on the skin, holding a bandage in place, etc.


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Etymology

Origin of adhesive tape

First recorded in 1930–34


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Evidence gathered from the headrest of a seat in her car using adhesive tape was sent to the US for DNA testing, but no profile could be found.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Previously, thin layers of MoSe2 were created using exfoliation -- a method similar to peeling layers off a crystal with adhesive tape.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026

They liked hearing Tim Cowlishaw talking about the Dallas Cowboys with adhesive tape still sticking to his shoes from his previous day’s walk through the Cowboys locker room.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025

If air is leaking under a door, consider using a felt weather strip that attaches to the bottom of the door with small nails, screws or adhesive tape.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2024

He took out two long strips of white cloth and a roll of adhesive tape.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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