CEFR C2

agglutinous

adjective

Meaning

Having a sticky or adhesive quality, often used to describe substances that stick or cling to other materials.

Examples

The agglutinous nature of the honey made it difficult to pour from the bottle.
The researcher studied the agglutinous properties of various plant resins.

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agglutinous (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈɡluːtɪnəs/

Definition

Having a sticky or adhesive quality, often used to describe substances that stick or cling to other materials.

Examples

The agglutinous nature of the honey made it difficult to pour from the bottle.
The researcher studied the agglutinous properties of various plant resins.
The agglutinous coating on the medical tape helped it stick to the patient's skin.

How to Use agglutinous

agglutinous substance (noun phrase): a substance that is sticky or adhesive — "The researcher studied the properties of the agglutinous substance."
agglutinous properties (noun phrase): the characteristics of a substance that make it sticky or adhesive — "The agglutinous properties of the glue made it perfect for bonding metal and wood."

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