[i-pok-see, i-pok-] 
adjective, noun, plural -ox⋅ies., verb, -ox⋅ied, -ox⋅y⋅ing. Chemistry| 1. | having the structure of an epoxide. |
| 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. |
| 3. | to bond (two materials) by means of an epoxy resin. |
| ep·ox·ide (ě-pŏk'sīd, ĭ-pŏk'-) n. In both senses also called epoxy.
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| ep·ox·y (ĭ-pŏk'sē) n. pl. ep·ox·ies
To fasten together with epoxy. [ep(i)- + oxy(gen).] |
A high-strength adhesive, often made of two different materials that must be mixed together just prior to use.
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.
| 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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