glues 1 of 2

plural of glue
as in adhesives
a substance used to stick things together used glue to stick the photo in the album

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glues

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glue

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Noun
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 3 May. 2025.

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