adhesive agent


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Noun1.adhesive agent - a substance that unites or bonds surfaces togetheradhesive agent - a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread"
birdlime, lime - a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
spirit gum - an adhesive solution made of gum and ether and used to attach false hair to skin
binder - something used to bind separate particles together or facilitate adhesion to a surface
cement - something that hardens to act as adhesive material
library paste, paste - an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard
rubber cement - an adhesive made by dissolving unvulcanized rubber in a solvent like benzene or naphtha
epoxy, epoxy glue, epoxy resin - a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
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All the samples of both control (A) and experimental (B) groups then received an application of adhesive agent specific for silorane resin composite (P90 system adhesive, 3M ESPE.
Use of an intermediate adhesive agent also plays a significant role in the repair process of resin composite restorations (9, 19).
The method, called VenaSeal closure system, is minimally invasive and permanently treats varicose veins of the legs by sealing the affected superficial veins using an adhesive agent. So far, the hospital has performed 12 surgeries on patients in the age group of 20 to 67.
Electrical corrosion was prevented by the use of highly anti-corrosive steel for the inner panel and a new form that assures the complete filling of the gap with adhesive agent. Finally, thermal deformation was controlled by adoption of an adhesive agent with low elastic modulus and the optimised position of the 3D Lock Seam.
2) Technology to prevent electrical corrosion: adoption of highly anticorrosive steel for the inner panel and a new form that assures the complete filling of the gap with adhesive agent.