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Definition of superglue

superglue

/ˈsuːpərˌɡluː/
su · per · glue
Plural:superglues
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Adjective:superglued
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Past Simple:superglued
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Past Participle:superglued
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Present Participle:supergluing
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superglue Lexical Profile

superglue Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A very strong, fast-acting, clear cyanoacrylate adhesive that bonds surfaces together almost instantly upon contact.

Example

"She used a tiny drop of superglue to repair the broken handle of her favorite ceramic mug."

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• verb

1

To fasten, attach, or repair something firmly using a fast-acting cyanoacrylate adhesive.

Example

"He carefully superglued the loose wooden trim back onto the picture frame."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a commercial trade name (Super Glue) after American chemist Harry Coover accidentally discovered the strong adhesive properties of cyanoacrylates in 1942 while attempting to create clear plastic gun sights.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Superglue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/superglue
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