ep·ox·y ( -p k s )n. pl. ep·ox·ies 1. 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. 2. See epoxide. tr.v. ep·ox·ied, ep·ox·y·ing, ep·ox·ies To fasten together with epoxy. |
epoxy [ɪˈpɒksɪ]
adj Chem
1. (Chemistry) of, consisting of, or containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups epoxy group
2. (Engineering / Chemical Engineering) of, relating to, or consisting of an epoxy resin
n pl epoxies
(Engineering / Chemical Engineering) short for epoxy resin
[from epi- + oxy-2]
epoxy, epoxide resin
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of various tough resistant thermosetting synthetic resins containing epoxy groups: used in surface coatings, laminates, and adhesives
| epoxy (-pks) 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. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | epoxy - a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates Crazy Glue - a commercial brand of epoxy glue synthetic resin - a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics |
| Verb | 1. | epoxy - glue with epoxy; "epoxy the shards" |
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