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
J. Taylor Buckley
epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying
: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin
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
Recent Examples on the WebKaren A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
Work crews will apply epoxy overlays to seal the roads, patch and repair bridge surfaces and work on bridge joints that would extend the life of the bridges, according to the release.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2024
cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022
Nurse 3 said Brown mentioned taking the foot home to epoxy it, among other things, the affidavit states.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
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Noun
The three-bay garage has cabinetry for storage and durable epoxy floors.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
Work crews will apply epoxy overlays to seal the roads, patch and repair bridge surfaces and work on bridge joints that would extend the life of the bridges, according to the release.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2024
Verb
The man had a wrench set, batters, earbuds and epoxy putty on him.
—cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022
Nurse 3 said Brown mentioned taking the foot home to epoxy it, among other things, the affidavit states.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
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“Epoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epoxy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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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 
: 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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