cyanoacrylate

American

[sahy-uh-noh-ak-ruh-leyt, -lit, sahy-an-oh-] / ˌsaɪ ə noʊˈæk rəˌleɪt, -lɪt, saɪˌæn oʊ- /

noun

Chemistry.

a colorless liquid acrylate monomer that is easily polymerized and used as a powerful, fast-acting adhesive.

cyanoacrylate British

/ ˌsaɪənəʊˈækrɪleɪt /

noun

a substance with an acrylate base, usually sold in the form of a quick-setting highly adhesive glue

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Etymology

Origin of cyanoacrylate

First recorded in 1960–65; cyano- ² + acrylate

Example Sentences

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The physical work consists of a janitor’s cart, to which L.E.D. lights have been taped, and on which are several objects, printed in plaster and cyanoacrylate: brushes, sponges, a bottle of cleaning fluid.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 11, 2016

Another good option is a cyanoacrylate, which works like a glue to make a water-tight barrier around the wound.

From Slate • May 16, 2012

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