open time

noun

The period of time after an adhesive has been applied and allowed to dry, during which an effective bond can be achieved by joining the two surfaces.

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Meanings

nounopen time (plural open times)

plural open times

  1. businessThe period of time after an adhesive has been applied and allowed to dry, during which an effective bond can be achieved by joining the two surfaces.
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“open time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/open%20time. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “open time,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/open%20time.

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