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- Dictionaryepoxy/ɪˈpɒksi/
noun
- 1. any of a class of adhesives, plastics, or other materials that are polymers of epoxides.
adjective
- 1. consisting of epoxy: "epoxy cement"
verb
- 1. glue (something) using epoxy resin: "the wire is epoxied to the top of the nut"
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Epoxy is the family of basic components or cured end products of epoxy resins. Epoxy resins, also known as polyepoxides, are a class of reactive prepolymers and polymers which contain epoxide groups. The epoxide functional group is also collectively called epoxy. The IUPAC name for an epoxide group is an oxirane.
verb. epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying. transitive verb. : to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin. epoxy. 3 of 3. adjective. 1. : containing oxygen attached to two different atoms already united in some other way. specifically : containing a 3-membered ring consisting of one oxygen and two carbon atoms. 2. : of or relating to an epoxide.
Epoxies are tough, very adhesive, and resistant to chemicals. They are used to make protective coatings and glues. Also called epoxy resin. epoxy. A high-strength adhesive, often made of two different materials that must be mixed together just prior to use.
Apr 28, 2023 · Epoxies are thermoset polymers, belonging to a huge family of materials. Their applications range from 3D printing to composites, dental molding, and protective coatings for steel structures. Epoxies are a key component in numerous advanced technical applications and are among the most relied-upon glues for difficult-to-bond materials.
verb [ T ] US informal uk / ɪˈpɒk.si / us / ɪˈpɑːk.si / Add to word list. to stick things together using epoxy resin: I epoxied the broken chair. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Glues, gluing & stickiness. adherent. adhesion. adhesively. binder. glue gun. glue stick. gluey. glutinous. gummy. plaster. putty. Scotch tape. self-adhesive.
Definition of epoxy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb [ T ] US informal us / ɪˈpɑːk.si / uk / ɪˈpɒk.si / Add to word list. to stick things together using epoxy resin: I epoxied the broken chair. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Glues, gluing & stickiness. adherent. adhesion. adhesively. binder. glue gun. glue stick. gluey. glutinous. gummy. plaster. putty. Scotch tape. self-adhesive.
