marine glue

noun

First recorded in 1840–50

"Jefferies' Marine Glue" can be procured at all times, the cost being about sixpence per pound.

One part of marine glue, and two of best red sealing-wax, form a beautiful cement for glass baths.

If this consists of glass, Canada-balsam or marine glue is best.

These sensitive substances are extracted by dissolving marine glue or coal-tar in benzine.

It is possible to obtain prints with half-tones in fatty ink by means of plates of zinc coated with marine-glue.

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