epoxy

adj, noun, verb — 3 senses

epoxy

adj

UK /ɪˈpɒk.si/ · US /ɪˈpɑk.si/

Etymology From ep- + -oxy.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Derived from an epoxide.

Derived terms
diepoxy, eplerenone, epoprostenol, epostane, epoxysilane

epoxy

noun

Etymology From ep- + -oxy.

1

A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.

  • The largest epoxy sales values were into Germany, Denmark, Spain and Austria. […] Across Europe, the sector accounts for turnover of €4 billion and employs around 25,000 people, with epoxies being present in many different products across the sector.2017 August 23, “THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC VALUE OF EPOXY RESINS”, in Epoxy Resin Committee, archived from the original on 14 Apr 2021, pages 1, 3:

epoxy

verb

Etymology From ep- + -oxy.

1

To glue with epoxy.

Derived terms
unepoxied
Related terms
adhesive, curing, epoxide, polymer, resin

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