Meaning & use
nonadhesive
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Not sticky and not designed to stick to a surface.
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The nurse applied a nonadhesive dressing so it wouldn't pull at the fragile skin.
They chose nonadhesive shelf liner that could be repositioned without leaving residue.
A note on using this word
Frequently seen on medical and household products, signaling that a material won't bond to skin or surfaces the way tape or glue does.
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non-sticky
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