as in adhesives
a substance used to stick things together
used glue to stick the photo in the album
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Asbestos was commonly used in building materials before the 1980s, particularly in linoleum backing and adhesives.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025 -
This chemical is used in packaging, hot-melt adhesives, automotive components, and construction materials, because of its durability, flexibility, and adhesive properties.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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This medication binds to and removes excess iron or copper from the body, helping prevent further liver damage in conditions like hemochromatosis and Wilson disease.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Now the new study, led by UNM professor Brent Wagner, MD, has found a connection between gadolinium and oxalic acid, a molecule found in foods which binds with metal ions, leading to medical issues such as kidney stones.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Glues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glues. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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