sticky residue
What adhesive leaves
Sticky residue is the gummy or tacky substance left behind after something has been removed—the adhesive remnant from a peeled label, the film left by spilled soda, the gunk where tape once was.
I spent ten minutes scrubbing the sticky residue off the jar.
The phrase describes any clinging material that resists easy cleaning.
- gummySticky and soft
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- gooViscous sticky matter
- gunkViscous unpleasant substance
sap · maple syrup · tar · glue · duct tape · film · smear · paste · syrup · resin · clingy · ooze · slime · crud · buildup · price tag · label · sticker shock
- residuebuildup, film, scum, grime, deposits
- aphidsaphids, greenfly, blackfly, nymphs, reproduction
- cast iron careseasoning, oiling, rust prevention, rust removal, drying
- Nail Problemsbroken nail, hangnail, brittle nails, nail ridges, nail splitting
- plant damagewilt, chlorosis, necrosis, rot, scorch
sticky residuespotless
Completely free of marks
pristine · immaculate · residue-free · squeaky clean · polished
sticky residuesmooth finish
Surface without texture
slick surface · non-stick coating · silky smooth · bone-dry · matte finish
sticky, stick, sticks, sticking, stickiness, stickier, stickiest, stuck, residue