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Which is stronger: Glue or tape? - Elizabeth Cox
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Evangeline posted on 2021/04/30Ever wondered if glue or tape is the ultimate winner in a sticky situation? This video dives into the fascinating science behind adhesives, from ancient glues to super glue and epoxy, and you'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary along the way! Get ready to learn about everything from Van der Waals forces to practical DIY repairs.
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stick
US /stɪk/
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UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
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UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
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US /məˈtɪriəl/
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UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
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US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
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