burelage

/bʊˈrɛlj/ or /bʊˈreɪlɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A layer of paper or other material, often cellulose, that is inserted between the pages of a book or magazine to prevent the sheets from sticking together, typically in a cheap or mass-produced publication.

“The book’s low quality was evident from the presence of a thick burelage between its pages.”

Synonyms

  • gum
  • pulp
  • separator

Antonyms

  • adhesive
  • binding
  • glue