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cyanoacrylate

Pronunciation: [saɪənoʊˈækrəˌleɪt]

Word

Context: "chemistry"

(noun) a special type of glue that dries quickly and sticks things together very strongly. It’s often used for small repairs or crafting because it bonds so fast.

Example

I used cyanoacrylate to fix my broken toy, and it held perfectly.

Example

He tried to use cyanoacrylate on wet surfaces, but it simply wouldn’t stick.

Example

Do you know where I can find some cyanoacrylate for my school project?

Context: "medical"

(noun) a medical adhesive that doctors use to close small cuts instead of stitches. It helps skin heal without leaving big scars.

Example

The doctor used cyanoacrylate to close the small cut on my hand.

Example

They didn’t apply cyanoacrylate on the larger wound since it needed stitches.

Example

Is cyanoacrylate safe to use for closing cuts?

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