There are a number of synthetic alternatives such as polybutene based putties, where the polybutene is a low molecular weight oligomer replacing the linseed oil.
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The linseed oil was used in the manufacture of lead paint and varnish, as well as putties, caulking compounds, printing inks and linoleum.
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Putties do have some manner of spoken language, though it is incomprehensible to humans, coming across as strings of garbled noises.
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Industrial applications include, sealants, adhesives, extenders for putties used for sealing roofs and windows, coatings, polymer modification, tackified polyethylene films, personal care, polybutene emulsions.
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The twentieth item is windows, including glass,putty, window accessories and sash cords.
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The strength of his previous convictions—and they are strong at the time—are asputtycompared with the strength of his conversions when the time comes.
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There is no great shortage of bricks or of the auxiliary materials, including glass,puttyand so on, which are required for maintenance purposes.
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She has had toputtythe windows and put in a new cistern, and these repairs will be much more than a year's rent.
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They know that their political chiefs are simply puppets ofputtyin their hands.
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Renovation and repair involves introducing stronger doors, locks and windows, for example, and above all replacing windows around which theputtyis giving out.
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They favour monopolies and areputtyin the hands of any special interest group.
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Would not that be better than sticking another piece ofputtyon the wall when there is an atrocity?
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As far as farmers are concerned he isputty; they can do anything they like with him.
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On any estate in my constituency one can see thatputtyis missing from windows, that there are broken downpipes and that there is often no lead flashing.
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Then, again, increasing dislocation has been caused by the shortage of various components which range—to mention a few examples—from electrical equipment to drain pipes,putty, paint and metal window frames.
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