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adhesive

CEFR: B2

A chemical substance (such as resin, glue, or epoxy) used to bond materials firmly together.

Synonyms

bonding agent
epoxy sealant

Common Collocations

strong adhesive
adhesive tape
apply adhesive

Example Sentence

Aerospace engineers utilize high-tensile epoxy adhesives to bond carbon-fiber panels to airplane wings.

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