epoxy

American  

[ih-pok-see] / ɪˈpɒk si /

adjective

1. having the structure of an epoxide.

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noun

plural

epoxies

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)

epoxied, epoxying

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

epoxy British  

/ 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

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noun

1. short for epoxy resin

epoxy Scientific  

/ 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

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epoxy Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of epoxy

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

Example Sentences

Made from sleek ceramic epoxy over fiberglass, the stacked dishes are piled tilting this way and that.

From Los Angeles Times

The basic materials -- usually epoxies or acrylics -- come mostly from petrochemical feedstocks.

From Science Daily

It was essentially a collection of 17 fuel tanks in a sheath of carbon fiber cloth, epoxy and paper — a skin so fragile that it could be damaged by an elbow poke.

From New York Times

Before returning to Camden in late May, the ship will have been sprayed with six coats of epoxy in three distinct colors — layering that will help museum officials track the underwater erosion process.

From Seattle Times

And sometimes magnets are stuck into products with hard epoxy resins, making them tricky to remove.

From BBC

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