Nonadhesive: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonadhesive
[ nɒnədˈhiːsɪv ]
material property
Nonadhesive refers to materials that do not exhibit adhesive properties, meaning they do not stick or bind to other surfaces. This characteristic is significant in various applications, such as cooking, where nonadhesive cookware prevents food from sticking. Nonadhesive coatings are also common in packaging materials to ensure that substances do not cling to the packaging, facilitating easier removal. Understanding the nonadhesive nature of a material is crucial in fields like manufacturing and materials science.
Synonyms
low-friction, slippery, smooth
Examples of usage
- The nonadhesive surface of the pan allowed for easy cooking.
- Nonadhesive stickers can be easily removed without leaving residue.
- The laboratory tested the nonadhesive properties of several new materials.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonadhesive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não adesivo
🇮🇳 गैर-चिपचिपा
🇩🇪 nicht haftend
🇮🇩 non-adhesif
🇺🇦 неклейкий
🇵🇱 nieprzyczepny
🇯🇵 非粘着性の
🇫🇷 non adhésif
🇪🇸 no adhesivo
🇹🇷 yapışkan olmayan
🇰🇷 비접착성
🇸🇦 غير لاصق
🇨🇿 nelepkavý
🇸🇰 nelepkavý
🇨🇳 非粘附性
🇸🇮 nelepljiv
🇮🇸 ekki límkennt
🇰🇿 жабыспайтын
🇬🇪 არაწებოვანი
🇦🇿 yapışmayan
🇲🇽 no adhesivo
Etymology
The term 'nonadhesive' is formed by the prefix 'non-', which denotes negation or absence, combined with the word 'adhesive'. The root 'adhesive' comes from the Latin word 'adhaesivus', which means 'to stick to' or 'joined', derived from 'adhaerere' meaning 'to adhere'. Adhesive materials have been used since ancient times for binding and attaching different objects. The concept of nonadhesion gained importance in modern industrial applications where specific materials are designed to not bond with others, enhancing usability and functionality. Over time, as technology evolved, the need for nonadhesive surfaces became more pronounced in various sectors, particularly in cookware, packaging, and medical devices, leading to its increasing specificity in modern language usage.