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animal glue

(′an·ə·məl ′glü)

(materials) A glue made from the bones, hide, horns, and connective tissues of animals.


 
 
WordNet: animal glue
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a protein gelatin obtained by boiling e.g. skins and hoofs of cattle and horses


 
Wikipedia: animal glue

An animal glue is an adhesive that is created by prolonged boiling of animal connective tissue. These protein colloid glues are formed through hydrolysis of the collagen from skins, bones, tendons, and other tissues, similar to gelatin. The word "collagen" itself derives from Greek kolla, glue. These proteins form a molecular bond with the glued object.

Stereotypically, the animal in question is a horse, and horses that are euthanized are often said to have been sent to the "glue factory." In fact, animal glue is produced from a variety of different animal species besides horses.

Types and uses

Specific types include hide glue, bone glue, fish glue, rabbit skin glue. Animal glue is still extensively used in lutherie, pipe organ building, and antique restoration.

History

Nearly 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians were using hide glue for their furniture adhesive. This is proven by hairs found in Pharaoh's tombs and by stone carvings depicting the process of gluing different woods. Evidence exists that the Sumerians also used glue before the Egyptians did.

See also

  • Adhesives

References

  • Patrick Spielman. Gluing and Clamping: A Woodworker's Handbook. Sterling Publishing, 1986. ISBN 0-8069-6274-7

 
 

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