superglues

Cyanoacrylate bonding agents

Superglues are fast-bonding adhesives based on cyanoacrylate, which hardens almost instantly when pressed between surfaces.

The term covers both the product category and brand names that have become generic: I need to pick up some superglue.

As a verb, to superglue is to bond with such adhesive: She superglued the broken handle back on.

adhesive

epoxy

Catalyst-cured bonding compound

polymer · resin · fixative · cement · paste · mucilage · tacky · stickiness · cohesive · two-part

bonding

attachment

Connection or fondness

fusion · seal · junction · fastening · grip · join · fusing · laminating · affixing · securing

repair

fixing

Restoring proper function

sealing · splicing · reassembly · restoration · salvaging · rejoining

strength

tensile

Capable of elongation

tough · indestructible · unbreakable · heavy-duty · industrial-strength · impact-resistant · permanent · secure · reliable · load-bearing

material

plastic

Capable of being molded

wood · glass · porcelain · leather · fabric · vinyl · acrylic · fiberglass · composite · porous

Opposites
bond permanence

supergluesremovable adhesive

Bonding agent that unsticks

sticky tack · Blu-Tack · painter's tape · masking tape · washi tape

adhesive strength

supergluesschool glue

Child-safe craft adhesive

glue sticks · paste · craft glue

joining vs separating function

supergluessolvents

Liquids that dissolve substances

acetone · dissolvers · separators · lubricants

Family

superglue, superglued, supergluing

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G