vegetable glue

vegetable glue

[′vej·tə·bəl ‚glü] (materials) Mostly starch- or dextrine-based glues mixed with gums, resins, or antioxidants; tapioca paste is the most common; used on cheaper plywoods, postage stamps, envelopes, and labels.

vegetable glue

A water-based treated starch which spreads easily; has low strength and poor moisture resistance; esp. used for hanging wall-paper.