cohesive
Origin of cohesive
1Other words from cohesive
- co·he·sive·ly, adverb
- co·he·sive·ness, noun
- non·co·he·sive, adjective
- un·co·he·sive, adjective
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How to use cohesive in a sentence
This is virtually saying that there is cohesion of non-cohesive gold, and that for this reason it keeps its place better than tin.
Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth | Henry L. AmblerPure tin in form of foil is used as a filling and also in connection with non-cohesive gold.
Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth | Henry L. AmblerThe surface is as smooth as a cohesive gold filling, while such a surface is impossible with non-cohesive gold.
Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth | Henry L. AmblerThis preparation is non-cohesive, and should be inserted by the wedge process.
Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth | Henry L. Ambler
British Dictionary definitions for cohesive
/ (kəʊˈhiːsɪv) /
characterized by or causing cohesion
tending to cohere or stick together
Derived forms of cohesive
- cohesively, adverb
- cohesiveness, noun
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