She says a few touches with an adhesive stick are sufficient to keep baggy socks in place for several hours.

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Most self-adhesive bandages stick poorly to wet skin.

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The duct tape adhesive biofilm will also stick to shoes and spread the biofilm throughout the hospital and from one patient room to another.

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It had adhesive on both sides, so bags would stick to conveyor belts or to each other, annoying baggage handlers.

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