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epoxy
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun epoxy has 1 sense
- epoxy(n = noun.substance) epoxy glue, epoxy resin - a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates; Array has particulars: crazy glue
is a kind of synthetic resin
Derived form verb epoxy1
Verb epoxy has 1 sense
- epoxy(v = verb.contact) Array - glue with epoxy; "epoxy the shards" is one way to glue, paste
Derived form noun epoxy1
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OXFORD DICTIONARY
epoxy, adj. Chem. relating to or derived from an epoxide.
Idiom
epoxy resin a synthetic thermosetting resin containing epoxy groups.
Etymology
EPI- + OXY-(2)
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