unglue

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un·glue

(ŭn-glo͞o′)

tr.v. un·glued, un·glu·ing, un·glues

To separate by dissolving a glue or other adhesive.

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unglue

(ʌnˈɡluː)

vb (tr)

to remove adhesive from

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