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to epoxy

to epoxy

6.6
To join things together using a very strong plastic glue
  • verb
  • /ɪˈpɑːksi/
translation icon : pegar con resina epoxi
  • Make sure to epoxy the metal parts securely to ensure durability in the assembly.
  • epoxied together

Examples

  • Figure 8b shows a similar image for a carbon fiber composite consisting of multiple graphite layers epoxied together.

    Academic text (1995)
  • But yeah, I mean, you would want to epoxy seal that whole cobweb.

  • PLEASE NOTE: The steel stand is epoxied in place to the concrete block. When lifting, lift from the bottom of the concrete block. DO NOT lift the piece by the steel.

    Academic text (2011)
  • She'd taken it inside from the backyard, rusted scraps epoxied together.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • After mixing the two components, you can epoxy the ceramic pieces together for a strong bond.

  • He decided to epoxy the broken chair leg to prevent it from falling apart again.

Synonyms

to tape
vsto epoxy
169 1.3

To attach things using a sticky strip

uses a resin that bonds chemically rather than sticky strips
to glue
vsto epoxy
50 1.8

To make someone stay in one place or keep their attention on something

is the resin based method that bonds materials permanently
to stick to
vsto epoxy
41 1.8

Stay attached to a surface

is the specific use of resin to create that firm adhesion
to affix
vsto epoxy
18 5.0

To attach something to another thing by sticking or fastening it

is performed with a resin based adhesive rather than by general fastening
to scotch tape
vsto epoxy
  • US
1 3.1

To stick things or paper to a surface using clear sticky tape

uses a resin based bonding that is stronger than light clear strips
to sellotape
vsto epoxy
  • UK
4.1

To attach things using clear sticky tape

relies on a resin bond that is more permanent than temporary strips

Compounds

epoxy resin
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A hard, clear material used to glue, coat, or make strong surfaces

epoxy glue
  • Specialized
3.9

A very strong glue made by mixing two parts to join hard materials like metal or glass

How Strong

to epoxy
6.6
to bond
25 3.2
to glue
75 1.0
to adhere
17 5.2
to stick
769 1.0

Surface Forms

epoxy infinitive
epoxied past
epoxied past participle
epoxying present participle
epoxies third person singular

Etymology

Epoxy as a verb comes from the noun epoxy, the name of that strong glue. So to epoxy something is simply to glue or fasten it using that epoxy material.