cohesive
[ koh-hee-siv ]
/ koʊˈhi sɪv /
adjective
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First recorded in 1720–30; cohes(ion) + -ive
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Example sentences from the Web for cohesive
Pure 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. AmblerThis preparation is non-cohesive, and should be inserted by the wedge process.
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 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. Ambler
British Dictionary definitions for cohesive
cohesive
/ (kəʊˈhiːsɪv) /
adjective
characterized by or causing cohesion
tending to cohere or stick together
Derived forms of cohesive
cohesively, adverbcohesiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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