casein glue
- noun
- /ˈkeɪsiːn ɡluː/
- Specialized
:
cola de caseína
- Some vintage guitars were assembled using casein glue for its strong, natural bond.
Examples
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Before the popularity of synthetic adhesives, casein glue was widely used in making furniture.
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I used casein glue to fix the wooden chair.
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The craftsman used casein glue to bond the pieces of plywood together.
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This casein glue works well for woodworking projects.
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The carpenter used casein glue to bond the wooden pieces together securely.
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For the delicate furniture restoration, she chose casein glue as it dries clear and is very strong.
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In his workshop, he always keeps casein glue on hand for his woodworking projects.
Synonyms
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1.0
A sticky substance used to join things together
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3.6
A sticky substance used to join two things together
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3.3
A very strong glue that joins things quickly and stays joined
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2.8
A very strong sticky liquid that joins things quickly
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3.4
A sticky substance like glue that holds two surfaces together
A thing used to make two surfaces stick together, like glue or tape
A sticky glue made by boiling fish skins and bones for woodworking and bookbinding
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'casein' (a milk protein) + 'glue' (an adhesive) yields an adhesive made from casein. This material+noun formation is a common, predictable pattern in English (and in many other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.
Etymology
Casein glue is named for casein, the protein in 'milk' used to make 'cheese', and glue, because people turned that protein into a sticky glue. Craftspeople used it to join wood and plywood, so the name tells us it is a 'milk-based' glue that makes a strong bond.