SINCE 1828
epoxy
noun
ep·oxy
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plural epoxies
Definition of epoxy
(Entry 1 of 3)
: epoxy resin
Incorporating such ingredients as carbon and aramid fibers, graphite, epoxies and ceramics, these corrosion-resistant composites could replace steel cables and concrete decks, cutting weight by as much as two-thirds.— J. Taylor Buckley
epoxy
verb
epoxied
or epoxyed;
epoxying
Definition of epoxy (Entry 2 of 3)
: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin
epoxy
adjectiveDefinition of epoxy (Entry 3 of 3)
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
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epoxy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of epoxy
: a type of glue
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epoxy
adjective
ep·oxy
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Medical Definition of epoxy
: 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
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