Adhesiveness - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Adhesiveness :  (noun)

1: the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition [syn: adhesion, adherence, bond]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Adhesiveness : \Ad*he"sive*ness\, n. 1. The quality of sticking or adhering; stickiness; tenacity of union.

2. (Phren.) Propensity to form and maintain attachments to persons, and to promote social intercourse.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Adhesiveness

toddhenry: @davidmoldawer I'm sure that somewhere in DC there is a "Dept. of Envelope Glue Viscosity and Adhesiveness". Might be worth looking into.
ashahdds: CSK were outplayed by DC in every dept. today...wish they showed better Adhesiveness to the wicket!!
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