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hide glue

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hide glue [′hīd ‚glü]
(materials)
A strong, light-brown glue made from animal hides.

animal glue, hide glue
A glue made from the bones, hide, horns, and connective tissues of animals; when used hot, it develops strong bonds; has poor water resistance.


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He used a kitchen knife, hide glue, a hot pot and some clamps that heÕd bought at a music store.
Photo B shows pounding along the length of the strap to loosen the muscle fiber from the dried natural hide glue.
Traditionally cabinetmakers used hide glue, which has to be mixed with water and heated in a double boiler.
 
 
 
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