Difference between Adherent and Adhesive

What is the difference between Adherent and Adhesive?

Adherent as an adjective is adhesive, that sticks to something while Adhesive as an adjective is sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: adhesive, that sticks to something that has the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.

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