superglue

Bonds in seconds

Superglue is a fast-bonding adhesive that creates nearly instant, permanent bonds on contact.

The active ingredient, cyanoacrylate, hardens when pressed between surfaces.

Superglue works on most materials but notoriously bonds skin to itself or other objects: I superglued my fingers together.

As a verb, to superglue is to attach with this adhesive.

adhesive

bond

Binding tie or connection

cement · epoxy · paste · fuse · join · fasten · adhesion · cohesion · polymerize · resin

repair

fix

Repair or solution

  • mendRestore after damage
  • reattachConnect again after separation
  • patchMaterial covering damage

restore · broken · reassemble · salvage · emergency · household · DIY · crack · chip · fragment

strength

instant

Briefest unit of time

unbreakable · strong · tight · secure · resilient · robust · industrial-strength · heavy-duty · reliable · hold

materials

plastic

Capable of being molded

glass · wood · leather · porcelain · acrylic · vinyl · foam · fabric · nonporous · substrate

craft

hobby

Recreational leisure activity

dollhouse · cosplay · beading · assemblage · collage · mixed-media · figurines · embellishments · rhinestones · sequins

Categories
Opposites
adhesive strength

supergluesolvent

Dissolving liquid or financially stable

release agent · adhesive remover · acetone · school glue · glue stick

permanence

supergluetack

Sharp-headed fastener

Blu-Tack · double-sided tape · velcro

Family

superglues, superglued, supergluing

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G