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Definition of Epoxy
1. Verb. Glue with epoxy. "Epoxy the shards"
2. Noun. A thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates.
Substance meronyms: Adhesive, Adhesive Agent, Adhesive Material
Specialized synonyms: Crazy Glue
Generic synonyms: Synthetic Resin
Definition of Epoxy
1. Adjective. (chemistry) Derived from an epoxide. ¹
2. Noun. A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin. ¹
3. Verb. To glue with epoxy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Epoxy
1. to glue with epoxy (a type of resin) [v EPOXIED or EPOXYED, EPOXYING, EPOXIES]
Medical Definition of Epoxy
1. Chemical term describing an oxygen atom bound to two linked carbon atoms Generally, any cyclic ether, but commonly applied to a 3-membered ring; specifically, a three-membered ring is an oxirane, a four-membered ring is an oxetane, a five-membered ring is an oxolane, and a six membered ring is an oxane; oxiranes are commonly produced from peracids acting on alkenes. Epoxys are important chemical intermediates, and the basis of epoxy resins (polymers) formed from epoxy monomers. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Epoxy
Literary usage of Epoxy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"epoxy resins can be cured by baking or catalyzing (3). When cured, epoxy coatings
have a more supple finish and improved adhesion qualities. ..."
2. Economic Evaluation of Long-Life Pavements by OECD Staff, Oecd (2005)
"epoxy- asphalt is one example. (Synthetic binders are examples for non-asphaltic
systems. ... epoxy asphalt The epoxy asphalt binder is a two-phase, ..."
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