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These substances are found in polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, food and drink containers, water bottles, thermal paper (e.g. receipts), and the linings of metal cans.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025 -
Last but not least, wind turbines' large blades are constructed from fiberglass, carbon fiber, or epoxy resin, rendering conventional recycling procedures ineffective.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In 2013, for instance, researchers designed a reusable dry adhesive inspired by the gecko's feet that easily stuck to smooth surfaces, adhering strongly when pushed forward and sliding off when pulled backward.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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Casanova got degrees in mechanical engineering from Case Western, worked for lubricant and adhesives companies and, at age 25, went to Shell Oil.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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The monthlong process for making a single piece involves 45 steps (with no glue), each of which is painstakingly done by hand.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But, a lot like his college coach, Bednarik has the qualities that Lamoriello and his amateur staff look for in a future NHL glue guy.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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An occasional one among us males will pitch in to place the silverware or perhaps fill the water glasses.—
Mike Masterson,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Use a water glass or other container that’s a little smaller than the bulb to allow the roots to dangle in the water without the bulb falling inside and getting stuck.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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The arrow shafts were also coated with birch bark pitch–considered a Stone Age superglue.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Dec. 2024
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Zenzal attaches the transmitters to hummingbirds’ backs using a tiny drop of superglue and a larger dab of eyelash glue, which is nontoxic and will eventually come off without hurting the birds.—
Nala Rogers,
Discover Magazine,
1 Oct. 2019
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During fermentation, natural enzymes and microorganisms break down the sugars and proteins in the mucilage, modifying the beans’ acidity, sweetness, and overall flavor profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The digestive process strips the mucilage from the beans and induces fermentation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Used mixing bowls and a container of chicken base paste were stored on top of clean plates used to serve customers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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To avoid censorship, the poets published it using a mimeograph machine and wallpaper paste.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Image The Cement Garden By Ian McEwan The premise alone is goose bumps grim: After the death of their mother, four children decide to hide her body in a trunk of cement in their basement and fend for themselves rather than surrender to social workers and foster care.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The protesters also claimed to have clogged the toilets with cement.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Epoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epoxy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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