epoxy
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6.5
- noun
- /ɪˈpɑːk.si/
- Specialized
:
resina epoxi
- The artist used epoxy to create a glossy finish on her sculpture.
- epoxy resin
- epoxy coating
- epoxy adhesive
All right, the epoxy somewhat cured.
- All right, the epoxy somewhat cured.
Examples
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I like epoxy projects, Pokémon, and listening to audio books when I commute.
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One of the most common problems occurs when epoxy coatings are applied on wet surfaces.
Academic text (1998) -
I'm going to cast a little epoxy jewel out of this stuff.
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I go there for a sandwich after buying epoxy to fix the leak in the bathroom.
Fiction book (1995) -
Then I pour the epoxy and place the beads inside.
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I wanted to stabilize and fill in the cracks with epoxy, but first I had to clean them.
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For enhanced chemical resistance, a high build, high solids epoxy was applied as an intermediate coat.
Academic text (1997) -
Although the studs were strong, the epoxy adhesive had difficulty standing up to impact loads.
Academic text (1993) -
The mold was cast from epoxy resin and made in two mating halves.
Academic text (1999) -
To repair the broken chair leg, I applied a layer of epoxy and held it in place until it set.
Synonyms
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6.4
A hard, clear material used to glue, coat, or make strong surfaces
A very strong glue made by mixing two parts to join hard materials like metal or glass
Compounds
- Specialized
A very strong glue made by mixing two parts to join hard materials like metal or glass
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Epoxy comes from the chemical word epoxide, which is built from epi- ('upon') and oxide (related to oxygen). It was named for the chemical parts in the material, and that is why epoxy refers to a very strong glue or hard coating.