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View synonyms for rubber cement

rubber cement

noun

  1. a viscous, flammable liquid consisting of unvulcanized rubber dispersed in benzene, gasoline, or the like, used chiefly as an adhesive.


rubber cement

noun

  1. any of a number of adhesives made by dissolving rubber in a solvent such as benzene
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rubber cement1

First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences

Pure natural rubber or rubber cement can be obtained at any rubber store, also prepared patch cloth.

The man who was charged with the responsibility of getting that rubber cement mixed wait on a scouting tour.

There was pressing need once for a receptacle in which rubber cement could be mixed in small quantities.

Give shaft over the twine a coat of rubber cement, and let it dry for about six hours.

Give shaft over the twine a second coat of rubber cement, and let it dry for about six hours.

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