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epoxy

noun

Definition of epoxy

as in epoxy resin

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Recent Examples of epoxy In recent years, simplified versions of kintsugi using epoxy and metallic powders have gained popularity, offering quicker and less expensive results. — Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026 The internet says just the cover can be replaced by using an epoxy. — Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026 Instead, the Navy stripped the hangar's exterior and coated the steel frame with epoxy – a remediation critics considered inadequate – leaving behind a big bare skeleton. — New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026 Options such as epoxy flooring, which can help avoid grout maintenance, is an example of how Simque advises clients on serviceable solutions that align with operational realities. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for epoxy

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The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026
As with the Apollo spacecraft, Orion’s heat shield is made principally of a material known as Avcoat, a combination of epoxy resin and silica fibers, designed to absorb the fires of reentry and slowly burn off, or ablate, carrying the reentry heat away from the capsule and crew.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Apr. 2026

Definition of epoxy resin

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The women scrape the adhesive back into buckets, and the exercise begins again.

— Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of adhesive

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Biomimicked medical glue, inspired by the slime of a common garden slug (Arion subfuscus), can bond to bloody tissue and holds great promise for surgical applications and the treatment of painful lesions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
But the bulk of his work will hinge on his ability to meld his teammates as a glue player.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of glue

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For example, pot holders are near the oven and stove, water glasses are stocked near the refrigerator, silverware is centrally located, and cooking tools are within arm's reach.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
People line up for seats, tables are wiped, water glasses set, orders taken, various foods cooked and served, bills presented and paid.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026

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Science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff felt like her phone had superglue on it, holding her on it for hours each day while draining her of time and energy.

— Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 1 June 2026
Cruisers who use superglues, heavy duct tape or command strips frequently ruin the paint or underlying finish of expensive metal doors.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026

Definition of superglue

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Worse still, their neural activity actually decreased over successive assignments; by the end, many were defaulting to copy-paste.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Baking soda can also be mixed with water to create a mildly abrasive paste perfect for tackling baked-on oven stains and cleaning bathroom grout.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Definition of paste

Noun

However, the production of cement, a key ingredient in modern concrete, accounts for about 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
This year, 20,000 metric tons of apples were moved via the train, and goods like cars and cement were ferried into the region.

— Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

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