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nounA solvent-based latex adhesive used for pasteups.
Origin
From the former British trade name Cow Gum, from the surname Cow.
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cow gum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cow%20gum
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