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ep·ox·y

(ĭ-pŏk′sē)

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).]

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epoxy

(ɪˈpɒksɪ)

adj

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. (Chemical Engineering) of, relating to, or consisting of an epoxy resin

n, pl epoxies

(Chemical Engineering) short for epoxy resin

[C20: from epi- + oxy-²]

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ep•ox•y

(ɪˈpɒk si)

adj., n., pl. -ox•ies., adj.

1. (of an organic chemical) containing a group (epox′y group`) that consists of an oxygen atom bound to two already connected atoms, usu. carbon.

2. Also called epox′y res`in. any of a class of resins derived by polymerization from epoxides: used chiefly in adhesives, coatings, and castings.

v.t.

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

[1915–20; ep- + oxy-² (orig. as prefix)]

ep·ox·y

(ĭ-pŏk′sē)

Any of various artificial resins that are tough, very adhesive, and resistant to chemicals. Epoxies are used to make protective coatings and glues.

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Noun	1.	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
Verb	1.	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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époxy

epossidico

e·pox·y

n. epoxia, adhesivo.

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