Adherescent

/ˌædhɪˈrɛsənt/ adjective

Tending to adhere, stick, or remain attached; sticky or adhesive in nature.

From Latin adhaerescent- (present participle of adhaerere 'to stick to'). The -ent suffix indicates an active quality or tendency.

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