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Setting time
The period of time required for an adhesive to set in a bonded assembly, which may be subjected to heat and/or pressure during setting. Enough time is needed for the adhesive to flow and wet the surfaces.
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- Adhesive Compendium for Conservation (Jane L. Down, Canadian Conservation Institute, 2015), Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), Government of Canada (2015, catalogue number CH57-4/4-2015E-PDF (x, 256 pages)). Where: p. 19, Bonding – Setting time.