adhesives
Things that stick
Adhesives are substances used to bond surfaces together—glues, pastes, cements, and tapes.
The term covers everything from school glue to industrial epoxies.
As an adjective, adhesive describes anything sticky or designed to stick: adhesive tape, adhesive bandages.
The noun form typically appears in plural when discussing the category: The hardware store carries various adhesives.
Bonding substance
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- PVAPolyvinyl acetate adhesive
polyurethane · acrylic · latex · mucilage · gum · paste · cement · urethane
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- pressure-sensitiveReacts to applied force
- structuralRelating to building framework
anaerobic · conductive · two-part · solvent-based · water-based · thermoset · thermoplastic · acrylic
Vulgar or slightly sticky
glutinous · tenacious · grippy · mucilaginous · resinous · syrupy · clammy · tape
Waterproof gap filler
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- masticAromatic resin or adhesive
- puttyPliable sealing compound
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
weatherstripping · waterproofing · filler · grout · sealing · watertight · leakproof · weatherproof
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- decoupageGlued cutout decoration art
- collageAssembled mixed-media artwork
- papercraftMaking things from paper
- quillingRolled paper strip art
cardmaking · bookbinding · glue-stick · felt · embellishments · stamping · mosaics · beading
glue
Bonding substance
PVA · polyurethane · acrylic · latex · mucilage · gum · paste · cement · urethane · rubber
epoxy
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- pressure-sensitiveReacts to applied force
structural · anaerobic · conductive · two-part · solvent-based · water-based · thermoset · thermoplastic · acrylic · laminating
tacky
Vulgar or slightly sticky
clingy · glutinous · tenacious · grippy · mucilaginous · resinous · syrupy · clammy · tape · velcro
caulk
Waterproof gap filler
gasket · weatherstripping · waterproofing · filler · grout · sealing · watertight · leakproof · weatherproof · flashing
scrapbooking
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- decoupageGlued cutout decoration art
- collageAssembled mixed-media artwork
- papercraftMaking things from paper
quilling · cardmaking · bookbinding · glue-stick · felt · embellishments · stamping · mosaics · beading · repositionable
attachment
Connection or fondness
- joiningLinking into one
- laminationBonding sheets together
- fusionJoining into unity
affixing · fastening · sealing · mounting · adhering · coupling · splicing · mending · patching · welding
casein
Dairy phosphoprotein for industry
- construction chemicalsadmixtures, plasticizers, accelerators, retarders, sealants
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, auto parts, cars, trucks
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- hardware storehammer, saw, screwdriver, wrench, pliers
- industrial materialsaluminum, metals, plastics, chemicals, lumber
adhesivessolvents
Liquids that dissolve substances
lubricants · non-stick coatings · separators · dissolvers · Teflon
- adhesive tapeStrip with tacky backing
- adhesive bandageSticky wound covering
- adhesive stripsSticky wound coverings
- adhesive braSelf-attaching breast support
- adhesive notesPaper with light-tack backing
- adhesive stampsSticky mail payment markers