ep·ox·y

[ih-pok-see, ih-pok-] adjective, noun, plural ep·ox·ies. verb, ep·ox·ied, ep·ox·y·ing. Chemistry.
adjective
1.
having the structure of an epoxide.
noun
2.
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)
3.
to bond (two materials) by means of an epoxy resin.
Origin:
1915–20; ep- + oxy-2

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epoxy (ɪˈpɒksɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—adj
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
 
—n , epoxies
3.  short for epoxy resin
 
[C20: from epi- + oxy-²]

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epoxy
1916, in ref. to certain chemical compounds, from epi- + oxy(gen). Resins from them are used as powerful glues; hence the verb meaning "to bond with epoxy" (1974).
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Medical Dictionary

epoxy ep·ox·y (ĭ-pŏk'sē)
n.
Any of various usually thermosetting resins capable of forming tight cross-linked polymer structures characterized by toughness, strong adhesion, and low shrinkage, used especially in surface coatings and adhesives. adj.
Containing an oxygen atom bound to two different atoms linked in some other way, especially a compound containing a ring formed by one oxygen atom and two carbon atoms.

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epoxy   (ĭ-pŏk'sē)  Pronunciation Key 
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. Also called epoxy resin.
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Cultural Dictionary
epoxy [(i-pok-see)]

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

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Example sentences
They shall be anchored, in four directions, with buried mushroom anchors and
  heavy chains painted with rubberized epoxy paint.
Secure it with tape at the corners and apply tiny dollops of five-minute epoxy
  between the notches.
The tool presses the sheets together and only then injects epoxy resin into
  them under pressure.
If the polymer is epoxy, then a silane with an epoxy end is used.
Related Words
epoxide
epichlorohydrin
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