Kleber — meaning in English
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English meaning
- adhesive noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
- cement noun A gray 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.
- gluten noun A protein found in wheat and other cereal grains, responsible for the stretchy texture of dough.
Senses
Kleber is used for these senses in English:
- adhesive a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
- 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.
- gluten (cooking, biochemistry) The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread. [from 19th c.]
adhesive — full definition
- noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
- adjective Sticky; able to stick to a surface.
cement — full definition
- noun A gray powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
- verb To make something firm, permanent, or official.
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