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Introduction
Adhesion
Adhesive materials
- Natural adhesives
  - Animal glue
  - Casein glue
  - Blood albumen glue
  - Starch and dextrin
  - Natural gums
- Synthetic adhesives
  - Contact cements
  - Structural adhesives
  - Hot-melt adhesives
  - Pressure-sensitive adhesives
  - Ultraviolet-cured adhesives

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