epoxy

[ ih-pok-see ]

adjective

1. having the structure of an epoxide.

noun

, plural ep·ox·ies.

1. Also called epoxy resin. any of a class of resins derived by polymerization from epoxides: used chiefly in adhesives, coatings, electrical insulation, solder mix, and castings.

verb (used with object)

, ep·ox·ied, ep·ox·y·ing.

1. to bond (two materials) by means of an epoxy resin.

epoxy

/ ɪˈpɒksɪ /

adjective

1. of, consisting of, or containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups

   epoxy group

2. of, relating to, or consisting of an epoxy resin

noun

1. See epoxy resin
   short for epoxy resin

epoxy

/ ĭ-pŏk′sē /

1. Any of various artificial resins made of chains of epoxide rings. Epoxies are tough, very adhesive, and resistant to chemicals. They are used to make protective coatings and glues.
2. Also called epoxy resin

epoxy

1. A high-strength adhesive, often made of two different materials that must be mixed together just prior to use.

Word History and Origins

Origin of epoxy¹

First recorded in 1915–20; ep- + oxy- ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of epoxy¹

C20: from epi- + oxy- ²

Example Sentences

The team then filled the moats and covered the lesions with the paste or epoxy.

From Science News For Students

In one, divers apply a material known as a chlorinated epoxy.

From Science News For Students

A crack is easier to deal with, but either way, you should be able to get reasonably good results by using an acrylic-epoxy adhesive tinted to approximately match the stone.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, only about 20 percent of infected tissue treated with chlorinated epoxy had healed in that time — no better than untreated lesions.

From Science News

Two treatments that show promise involve divers applying a chlorinated epoxy or an amoxicillin paste to infected patches.

From Science News

It felt like it had been printed from some kind of ceramic/epoxy hybrid.

From Project Gutenberg

Made of epoxy resin glass-fiber material, treated to look like wood.

From Project Gutenberg

Epoxy missile resin—used for plastic tooling, metal bonding, adhesive, and casting and laminating applications.

From Project Gutenberg

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