epoxy resin

British

noun

any of various tough resistant thermosetting synthetic resins containing epoxy groups: used in surface coatings, laminates, and adhesives

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Avcoat is a mix of silica fibers, phenolic microballoons, and epoxy resin that chars and erodes, removing heat away.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In terms of glue, Barnes has evolved from the schoolhouse version to an epoxy resin — if you can shake her out of the bottle.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024

A number of companies are working on building blades made out of materials less reliant on the difficult to recycle fibreglass and epoxy resin.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

With this in mind, researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a more sustainable plastic, based on an epoxy resin vitrimer.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2023

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

From Border, Breed Nor Birth by Reynolds, Mack

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