Anaerobic adhesive

Description

An adhesive that cures in the absence of Oxygen. Some of the Loctite brand adhesives will not cure until placed in an anaerobic environment, such as a confining space between two impermeable parts.

Synonyms and Related Terms

adhesivo anaerobio (Esp.); adesivo anaerobico (It.)

Authority

• Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988