Leime

Leime is the plural form of the German noun Leim, meaning glue or adhesive. In German, Leim refers to substances used to bond materials, including wood glue, white glue, and various mucilaginous or paste-like adhesives. The plural Leime is used when speaking of multiple glues or adhesive substances, while the singular Leim denotes a single glue.

Etymology and related terms: Leim comes from older Germanic forms and is related to similar words in neighboring languages for sticky substances, such as Dutch lijm. The plural Leime reflects standard German pluralization of Leim.

Usage: In everyday German, Leime appears in phrases like “verschiedene Leime” to indicate different kinds of glue. In technical or craft contexts, Leim or Leime may be specified by type or用途, such as wood glue, carton glue, or mucilage used in papermaking. In historical texts, Leim can also refer to mucilage or paste used for binding paper or textiles.

Other uses: Leime can also occur as a surname in German-speaking areas, though it is not among the most common family names.

See also: Leim, Glue, Mucilage.