epoxy

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

/ ɪˈpɒk si, ɪˈpɒk- /

Chemistry

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adjective

having the structure of an epoxide.

noun, plural ep·ox·ies.

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.

to bond (two materials) by means of an epoxy resin.

Origin of epoxy

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

Words nearby epoxy

epopee, epos, epoxidation, epoxide, epoxidize, epoxy, epoxy resin, EPP, EPP-ED, Epping, Epping Forest

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Example sentences from the Web for epoxy

Epoxy missile resin—used for plastic tooling, metal bonding, adhesive, and casting and laminating applications.
The Practical Values of Space Exploration|Committee on Science and Astronautics
Made of epoxy resin glass-fiber material, treated to look like wood.
Border, Breed Nor Birth|Dallas McCord Reynolds

British Dictionary definitions for epoxy

epoxy

/ (ɪˈpɒksɪ) /

adjective chem

of, consisting of, or containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groupsepoxy group

of, relating to, or consisting of an epoxy resin

noun plural epoxies

short for epoxy resin

Word Origin for epoxy

C20: from epi- + oxy- ²

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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.

Medical definitions for epoxy

epoxy

[ 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.

Scientific definitions for epoxy

epoxy

[ ĭ-pŏk′sē ]

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

单词	epoxy
释义	epoxy [ ih-pok-see, ih-pok- ] / ɪˈpɒk si, ɪˈpɒk- / Chemistry SEE SYNONYMS FOR epoxy ON THESAURUS.COM adjective having the structure of an epoxide. noun, plural ep·ox·ies. 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. to bond (two materials) by means of an epoxy resin. Origin of epoxy First recorded in 1915–20; ep- + oxy-² Words nearby epoxy epopee, epos, epoxidation, epoxide, epoxidize, epoxy, epoxy resin, EPP, EPP-ED, Epping, Epping Forest Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for epoxy Epoxy missile resin—used for plastic tooling, metal bonding, adhesive, and casting and laminating applications. The Practical Values of Space Exploration\|Committee on Science and Astronautics Made of epoxy resin glass-fiber material, treated to look like wood. Border, Breed Nor Birth\|Dallas McCord Reynolds British Dictionary definitions for epoxy epoxy / (ɪˈpɒksɪ) / adjective chem of, consisting of, or containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groupsepoxy group of, relating to, or consisting of an epoxy resin noun plural epoxies short for epoxy resin Word Origin for epoxy C20: from epi- + oxy- ² Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to epoxy adhesive, plaster, mud, sand, size, gum, concrete, binder, bond, solder, glue, paste, mucilage, gunk, tar, birdlime, sealant, mortar, lime, putty 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. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for epoxy epoxy [ 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. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for epoxy epoxy [ ĭ-pŏk′sē ] 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 The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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epoxy

adjective

noun, plural ep·ox·ies.

verb (used with object), ep·ox·ied, ep·ox·y·ing.

Origin of epoxy

Words nearby epoxy

Example sentences from the Web for epoxy

British Dictionary definitions for epoxy

adjective chem

noun plural epoxies

Word Origin for epoxy

Words related to epoxy

Cultural definitions for epoxy

Medical definitions for epoxy

n.

adj.

Scientific definitions for epoxy