Thesaurus results for EPOXY

epoxy

noun

Definition of epoxy

as in epoxy resin

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Recent Examples of epoxy The National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to turn difficult-to-recycle carbon fiber and epoxy composite waste into multifunctional aerogels. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 Crews will soon use an epoxy coating embedded with tiny glass beads to mark the bus-only lanes in the city's Oakland neighborhood red. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The epoxy will do a marvelous job of filling the crack and staying put. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 In another part of the facility, the screams of industrial machinery made talking difficult, and the fumes from hot epoxy filled the air. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for epoxy

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To ensure durability in saline conditions, the researchers used butyl rubber and cover glass, topped with a transparent epoxy resin outer protective layer to build a waterproof, pressure-resistant, and corrosion-resistant armor.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of epoxy resin

Noun

The Samsara Tracking Label—released in June—combines them into a paper-thin, disposable adhesive providing real-time shipment visibility.

— Jay Bouchard, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The approach replaces the oxygen normally generated during water electrolysis with an epoxide, a class of chemicals widely used to manufacture polymers, coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and other products.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of adhesive

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Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to Wienerschnitzel in Natomas after finding 33 German cockroaches in various areas of the facility including on the floor beneath the ice machine and on three glue traps.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The art of assemblage, a cobbling together of things with glue, glitter, and grit, became a way of life.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of glue

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In her debut role, Kiami Davael played Lavender, Matilda’s first real friend who pranks Miss Trunchbull with a frog in her water glass.

— Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of water glass

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The final version mostly holds itself together, though the front bezel requires either some electrical tape or a couple dabs of superglue to stay attached.

— Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of superglue

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While the production of mucilage is a natural property of cooked okra, there are ways to downplay its effects and to make the slimy texture less prominent.

— Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
The vinegar will also help break down the mucilage, making the pods less slimy.

— Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of mucilage

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The same thinking applies to the tomato paste left in a can or the extra chicken breast in a package.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Instead of the traditional avocado, Pittol makes the pistachio-green Venezuelan condiment with labneh, aji amarillo paste and plenty of fresh herbs.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of paste

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In Malabo, Bioko’s biggest city, a team of men and women equipped with insecticide sprayers squeezed between low-rise cement buildings on a recent morning, as heavy rain drummed on aluminum roofs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
It’s been 18 years since anyone’s heard the wheels of a shopping cart squeaking across the cement floor of Dillons in Shawnee.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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