ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Epoxy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈpɒk.si/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Epoxy is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Derived from an epoxide.

Meaning

(chemistry) Derived from an epoxide.

More Meanings

  1. A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.
  2. To glue with epoxy.

Example Sentences

The largest epoxy sales values were into Germany, Denmark, Spain and Austria. […] Across Europe, the sector accounts for turnover of €4 billion and employs around 25,000 people, with epoxies being present in many different products across the sector.

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Related dictionary entries include epoxide, boron, graphite, resin, glue, adhesive.

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