epoxy

1 of 3

noun

ep·​oxy i-ˈpäk-sē How to pronounce epoxy (audio)
plural epoxies
: 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

2 of 3

verb

epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying

transitive verb

: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin

epoxy

3 of 3

adjective

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

Examples of epoxy in a Sentence

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Noun
Specializing in polyurethanes and epoxies, the company has since built, among other things, transparent body shields for the US Army, coatings of fuel tank plates for Boeing airplanes, and the outer layers of multiple brands of golf balls. Alex Prewitt, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024 But, the major fail comes from not putting down a top coat of epoxy. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
Our decision to epoxy the floors speaks volumes about our dedication to cleanliness and hygiene. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024 The man had a wrench set, batters, earbuds and epoxy putty on him. cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for epoxy 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

epi- + oxy

First Known Use

Noun

1954, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1966, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of epoxy was in 1916

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“Epoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epoxy. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

epoxy

1 of 2 noun
ep·​oxy i-ˈpäk-sē How to pronounce epoxy (audio)
plural epoxies

epoxy

2 of 2 verb
epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying
: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin

Medical Definition

epoxy

adjective
ep·​oxy i-ˈpäk-sē How to pronounce epoxy (audio)
: 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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