1. A class of fast-acting adhesive compounds that bond surfaces rapidly through chemical reaction with moisture; commonly used in industrial and consumer applications.
Usage: plural form; technical/chemistry term; often used in industrial and medical contexts

Examples

• Cyanoacrylates are widely used in manufacturing to bond plastic and metal components.
• The surgeon used cyanoacrylates to seal the wound during the minimally invasive procedure.
• Cyanoacrylates set within seconds when exposed to moisture in the air.
• Industrial cyanoacrylates are stronger and faster-acting than consumer-grade versions.
• The lab technician applied cyanoacrylates to join the delicate glass pieces together.