animal glue

/ˌænəməl glu/
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Other forms: animal glues

Definitions of animal glue
  1. noun
    a protein gelatin obtained by boiling e.g. skins and hoofs of cattle and horses
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    type of:
    animal product
    a product made from animal material
    glue, gum, mucilage
    cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
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