epoxy resin


epoxy resin

noun

Definition of EPOXY RESIN

: a flexible usually thermosetting resin made by copolymerization of an epoxide with another compound having two hydroxyl groups and used chiefly in coatings and adhesives —called also epoxy

First Known Use of EPOXY RESIN

1950

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