superglue
noun
su·per·glue ˈsü-pər-ˌglü 
: a very strong glue
specifically : a glue whose chief ingredient is a cyanoacrylate that becomes adhesive through polymerization rather than evaporation of a solvent
superglue transitive verb
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web On display: algae inks, crustacean superglue, yarn derived from squid DNA. 
Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 To create the gripper, researchers tapped into the internal valves of the spiders' hydraulic chamber with a needle, sealed it with superglue and attached a handheld syringe to the other end of the needle. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 3 Aug. 2022 To create their gripper, researchers stuck a needle into internal valves in the spiders’ hydraulic chamber, created a seal with superglue and attached a syringe to the other end. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2022 Authorities also said Chou secured the church doors with chains and attempted to disable the building’s locks with superglue before opening fire. Kalie Drago, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Ammunition and Molotov cocktails were also found at the scene, and authorities said Chou tried to secure the doors of the church with chains, nails and superglue. Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, 19 May 2022 Authorities also allege the suspect tried to disable locks with superglue. Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 Chou also attempted to disable the locks within the church with superglue, Barnes said. Byjulia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 May 2022 Witnesses told Huang that Chou blocked off exits with superglue and iron chains before firing the first shots. Claire Wang, NBC News, 17 May 2022 See More
Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 To create the gripper, researchers tapped into the internal valves of the spiders' hydraulic chamber with a needle, sealed it with superglue and attached a handheld syringe to the other end of the needle. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 3 Aug. 2022 To create their gripper, researchers stuck a needle into internal valves in the spiders’ hydraulic chamber, created a seal with superglue and attached a syringe to the other end. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2022 Authorities also said Chou secured the church doors with chains and attempted to disable the building’s locks with superglue before opening fire. Kalie Drago, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Ammunition and Molotov cocktails were also found at the scene, and authorities said Chou tried to secure the doors of the church with chains, nails and superglue. Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, 19 May 2022 Authorities also allege the suspect tried to disable locks with superglue. Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 Chou also attempted to disable the locks within the church with superglue, Barnes said. Byjulia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 May 2022 Witnesses told Huang that Chou blocked off exits with superglue and iron chains before firing the first shots. Claire Wang, NBC News, 17 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1944, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
superglue
noun
su·per·glue ˈsü-pər-ˌglü
: a very strong glue
specifically : a glue whose chief ingredient is cyanoacrylate that becomes adhesive through polymerization rather than evaporation of a solvent
superglues
noun
as in epoxy resins
Synonyms & Similar Words
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