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superglue

noun

Definition of superglue

as in epoxy

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Recent Examples of superglue Also recovered were two notebooks, superglue, UPS packages and other miscellaneous items, according to the report. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Nov. 2025 This new research, however, could apply some superglue to our broken theories by suggesting a new identity for little red dots and an entirely new class of cosmic object. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Anna-av/Getty Images The structure of the gecko's toes have inspired many a previous product—from special superglues through to 'spiderman'-style climbing suits—but such have long proven difficult to emulate in medical and personal care products. — Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 The arrow shafts were also coated with birch bark pitch–considered a Stone Age superglue. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for superglue

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Noun

The enabling technology is a phosphorus-containing additive developed at Empa that is mixed into epoxy during production.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to turn difficult-to-recycle carbon fiber and epoxy composite waste into multifunctional aerogels.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of epoxy

Noun

The results confirmed that ancient Egyptians frequently used cow glue, as well as collagens derived from sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and antelope.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Stralow singled out his offensive line of seniors Chase Watkins, Judd Mahon, Thomas Drahms, Knox Browning and junior Marshall Kirk as the glue that holds the whole thing together.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of glue

Noun

While the production of mucilage is a natural property of cooked okra, there are ways to downplay its effects and to make the slimy texture less prominent.

— Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
The vinegar will also help break down the mucilage, making the pods less slimy.

— Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of mucilage

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Most modern wind turbine blades are made from fiberglass composites, which combine glass fibers with epoxy resin.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of epoxy resin

Noun

Zhang said anticorrosive coatings, adhesives and chemical buffering agents made for military aircraft could be adapted for civilian programs, including the C919 and the C929 widebody aircraft under development.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Stick Velcro dots to the underside of the felt at the top and bottom, reinforcing the adhesive under the Velcro dots with a little bit of hot glue.

— Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of adhesive

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In her debut role, Kiami Davael played Lavender, Matilda’s first real friend who pranks Miss Trunchbull with a frog in her water glass.

— Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
For example, pot holders are near the oven and stove, water glasses are stocked near the refrigerator, silverware is centrally located, and cooking tools are within arm's reach.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of water glass

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The yogurt also helps to temper the heat from smoky-spicy gochujang, the assertive and versatile Korean hot pepper paste.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
Villa creates a homemade cleaning paste of three parts baking soda to one part water for hard-to-remove residue.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of paste

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