epoxy

[ ih-pok-see ]

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.

epoxy

/ 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

noun

1. short for epoxy resin

epoxy

/ 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

epoxy

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of epoxy¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of epoxy¹

C20: from epi- + oxy- ²

Example Sentences

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

Shear cracks in the seven-lane crossing were discovered in 2013, but they were tiny, and filled by epoxy, while monitoring increased.

From Seattle Times

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