Difference between Adhesive and Gummy

What is the difference between Adhesive and Gummy?

Adhesive as an adjective is sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances. while Gummy as an adjective is showing the gums.

Adhesive

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.

Gummy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Showing the gums.Resembling gum (the substance).

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A gummy shark.A sheep that is losing or has lost its teeth.Attributive form of gummies.

We hope you now know whether to use Adhesive or Gummy in your sentence.

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