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liima — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adhesive noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
  • bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  • cement noun A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
  • glue noun A sticky substance used to join things together.

Senses

liima is used for these senses in English:

  • adhesive a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
  • bond Any constraining or cementing force or material.
  • cement (uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
  • glue A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.

adhesive — full definition

  1. noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
  2. adjective Sticky; able to stick to a surface.

bond — full definition

  1. noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  2. noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
  3. noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
  4. verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.

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