cyanoacrylate
noun
cy·a·no·ac·ry·late
ˌsī-ə-nō-ˈa-krə-ˌlāt 
sī-ˌa-nō-
: any of several liquid acrylate monomers that readily polymerize as anions and are used as adhesives in industry and in closing wounds in surgery
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How Curiosity Turned Super Glue Into A Household Staple
Super Glue (cyanoacrylate) was first discovered by scientists at Eastman Kodak in 1942 while trying to create clear plastic for gun sights during World War II.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Researchers develop the prints by letting cyanoacrylate vapor molecules react with components in the latent fingerprint residue.
—Partha Banerjee, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2024
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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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Researchers develop the prints by letting cyanoacrylate vapor molecules react with components in the latent fingerprint residue.
—Partha Banerjee, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2024
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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanoacrylate. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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cyanoacrylate
noun
cy·a·no·ac·ry·late
ˌsī-ə-nō-ˈak-rə-ˌlāt, sī-ˌan-ō-
: 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
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