rubber cement
a viscous, flammable liquid consisting of unvulcanized rubber dispersed in benzene, gasoline, or the like, used chiefly as an adhesive.
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How to use rubber cement in a sentence
Pure natural rubber or rubber cement can be obtained at any rubber store, also prepared patch cloth.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians | William K. DavidThe man who was charged with the responsibility of getting that rubber cement mixed wait on a scouting tour.
The Glory of The Coming | Irvin S. CobbThere was pressing need once for a receptacle in which rubber cement could be mixed in small quantities.
The Glory of The Coming | Irvin S. CobbGive shaft over the twine a coat of rubber cement, and let it dry for about six hours.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 | Barkham BurroughsGive shaft over the twine a second coat of rubber cement, and let it dry for about six hours.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 | Barkham Burroughs
British Dictionary definitions for rubber cement
any of a number of adhesives made by dissolving rubber in a solvent such as benzene
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