cyanoacrylate

noun

cy·a·no·ac·ry·late | \ ˌsī-ə-nō-ˈa-krə-ˌlāt

, sī-ˌa-nō- \

Definition of cyanoacrylate

: any of several liquid acrylate monomers that readily polymerize as anions and are used as adhesives in industry and in closing wounds in surgery

Examples of cyanoacrylate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The mixture is impregnated with cyanoacrylate to turn the inlay into a composite, and the rings are finished with hand sanding and polishing. — Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2021 The primary ingredient [in glue] is cyanoacrylate, meant to glue things like metals and paper, not the delicate skin of the face. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 13 Sep. 2019 Some also report success with household instant glue (cyanoacrylate). — Joe, The Seattle Times, 17 Dec. 2017

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cyanoacrylate

noun

cy·a·no·ac·ry·late | \ ˌsī-ə-nō-ˈak-rə-ˌlāt, sī-ˌan-ō-

Medical Definition of cyanoacrylate

: any of several liquid acrylate monomers that readily polymerize as anions and are used as adhesives in industry and in medicine on living tissue to close wounds in surgery