adhesively

Adhesively is an adverb derived from the adjective adhesive. It is used to describe actions or processes that involve adhesive substances or adhesion between surfaces. In technical and scientific writing, adhesively typically indicates that bonding, coating, or mounting was achieved with an adhesive rather than by mechanical fasteners or by other methods.

Common usages include phrases such as adhesively bonded joints, adhesively coated surfaces, adhesively applied laminates, or adhesively mounted components. The term emphasizes the method of attachment rather than the material of the joint, and it is often seen in engineering, materials science, dentistry, and manufacturing contexts.

Etymology and sense: adhesively derives from adhesive, whose root lies in Latin adhaesus, meaning stuck to; the English adverb is formed by adding the suffix -ly. The word is primarily a technical term, and its use helps distinguish adhesive-based methods from mechanical or thermal joining techniques.

Usage notes: while clear to specialists, adhesively can be verbose; in plain language one might say “using an adhesive” or “with glue.” It is most appropriate in formal documentation, experimental reports, product specifications, and procedures where the joining method needs explicit specification.