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Heat-seal adhesive

Scope note

A thermoplastic adhesive that is already present in a thin layer on the adherend which, by the application of heat and pressure, forms the bond. Distinguished from "hot-melt adhesive" which necessitates application of the adhesive in the molten state.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000254487

Broader Terms used

<adhesive by form>

Term used for

adhesive, heat-seal

Equivalent Terms used

heat-seal adhesives

Created

13yrs ago

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