self-adhesiveadj.
/ˌsɛlfədˈhiːsɪv/, /ˌsɛlfədˈhiːzɪv/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfədˈhizɪv/, /ˌsɛlfədˈhisɪv/ Coated with a sticky substance, so as to adhere without additional fastening; (of an envelope, stamp, etc.) that does not require moistening in order to stick.
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1837 Jackson's Oxf. Jrnl. 18 Nov. Self-adhesive Piece, adapted with perfect security, and without any description of fastening whatever.
1874 R. Hart Let. 4 Apr. in J. K. Fairbank et al. I. G. in Peking (1975) I. 151 The envelopes are too thin: writing can be read through them, and they have thus got the defect which made me introduce the colouring matter which so little suited the self-adhesive preparation.
1923 Today's Housewife Aug. 22/4 (advt.) Stuart's plapao-pads are different from the truss, being mechanico-chemico applicators made self-adhesive.
1958 Engineers' Digest 19 244/1 (heading) Self-adhesive nameplates.
2012 Stamp Mag. Nov. 93/3 Self-adhesive coil stamps.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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