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[ adjective ] having the properties of glue
Used in print (Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)Miscellaneous soils , which primarily include sticky substances and colorless liquids which evaporate to leave a residue . In_addition , dirt particles can be held onto a soiled surface by sticky substances or by the surface_tension of liquids , including liquid greases . The other constituents in a built detergent assist in this and in the removal of dirty stains and the hydrophilic sticky or dried soils . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
Examples "felt sticky and chilly at the same time" Used in print (Mignon G. Eberhart, The Cup, the Blade...)She felt cold and hot , sticky and chilly at_the_same_time . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Synonyms Examples "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion" "an awkward pause followed his remark" "a sticky question" "in an unenviable position" Related terms |
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