ungummed

Lacking sticky coating

Ungummed describes something that lacks gum or adhesive, or has had gum removed.

Ungummed stamps or envelopes require separate adhesive to stick.

The term also describes the process of removing gum: The old wallpaper had to be ungummed from the plaster.

adhesive

unsticky

Not prone to clinging

detached · unglued · unbonded · separated · loosened · freed · unstuck

paper

envelope

Folded paper enclosure

  • stampMark-making device
  • labelIdentifying attachment or marker
  • flapOne-sided attached cover

stationery · postage · mailer · peel-and-stick · lickable · backing · liner · sheet · stock

textile

fabric

Woven or knit material

  • linenFlax-derived textile
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth

canvas · weave · thread · fiber · cloth · untreated · unstarched · unsized · natural · raw

cleaned

residue-free

Leaving no remnants

removed · scraped · soaked · loosened · freed · cleaned · rinsed · wiped

Opposites
adhesive properties

ungummedgummed

Coated with adhesive

self-adhesive · adhesive · self-sealing · sticky · peel-and-stick

Family

gum, gummy, gums, gummed, gummies, gumming, gummier, degumming, gummer

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G