self-adhesive

American

[self-ad-hee-siv] / ˈsɛlf ædˈhi sɪv /

adjective

having a side or surface coated with an adhesive substance to permit sticking without glue, paste, or the like.

a self-adhesive label; self-adhesive ceramic tiles.

self-adhesive British

adjective

(of a letter, label, etc) coated with an adhesive substance, esp where no moistening is needed

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Today’s self-adhesive stamps offer scallop-cut edges in lame imitation but must be peeled rather than pulled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The researchers packaged 10 of these waterproof sensors within self-adhesive bandages and sewed them over the knuckles and first finger joints of their e-glove prototype.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2024

For textured surfaces, self-adhesive vinyl tiles work well.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

Foam insulation tape is inexpensive and has a self-adhesive design.

From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2022

The self-adhesive seals that bound the wings to our backs were already melting, and we were shedding bronze feathers.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

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