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ep·ox·y  (-pks)
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.
[ep(i)- + oxy(gen).]
epoxy Chem
Adjective
1. of or containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups
2. of or consisting of an epoxy resin
Noun
pl epoxies
an epoxy resin [Greek epi upon + oxy(gen)]
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.
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Noun1.epoxy - a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
epoxy glue, epoxy resin
adhesive, adhesive agent, adhesive material - a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
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
Verb1.epoxy - glue with epoxy; "epoxy the shards"
glue, paste - join or attach with or as if with glue; "paste the sign on the wall"; "cut and paste the sentence in the text"


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