epoxy

[ ih-pok-see, ih-pok- ]
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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.

Origin of epoxy

1
First recorded in 1915–20; ep- + oxy-2

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How to use epoxy in a sentence

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

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

    Border, Breed Nor Birth | Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • epoxy missile resin—used for plastic tooling, metal bonding, adhesive, and casting and laminating applications.

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British Dictionary definitions for epoxy

epoxy

/ (ɪˈpɒksɪ) /


adjectivechem
  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

nounplural epoxies
  1. short for epoxy resin

Origin of epoxy

1
C20: from epi- + oxy- ²

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Scientific definitions for epoxy

epoxy

[ ĭ-pŏk ]


  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. Also called epoxy resin

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Cultural definitions for epoxy

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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