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Hot-melt adhesive

Scope note

A thermoplastic adhesive that is applied in the molten state and forms a bond on cooling to a solid state. Distinguished from "heat-seal adhesive" which is already present in a thin layer on the adherends prior to the application of heat and pressure.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212571

Broader Terms used

<adhesive by form>

Equivalent Terms used

hot-melt adhesives

Created

13yrs ago

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