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epoxy
ih-POK-see
Epoxy (noun) means a strong synthetic resin used as glue, coating, or in laminates; the adhesive made from it. Example: “He mixed the two-part epoxy and sealed the crack in the boat hull.”
noun
1
A strong synthetic resin used as glue, coating, or in laminates; the adhesive made from it.
"He mixed the two-part epoxy and sealed the crack in the boat hull."
verb
1
To glue or coat something using epoxy.
"She epoxied the broken handle back onto the mug."
How to use epoxy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very strong glue/resin (or the act of using it) that sets hard once its two parts are mixed together.
Common pairings
epoxy resin
epoxy coating
epoxy glue
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Word forms
- Plural
- epoxies
- Third person singular
- epoxies
- Past tense
- epoxied, epoxyed
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Synonyms
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epoxy glue
epoxy resin
Rhymes for epoxy
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What does “epoxy” mean?
The word “epoxy” means a strong synthetic resin used as glue, coating, or in laminates; the adhesive made from it. In plain terms, a very strong glue/resin (or the act of using it) that sets hard once its two parts are mixed together.
How do you pronounce “epoxy”?
“Epoxy” is pronounced ih-POK-see (/ɪˈpɑk.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “epoxy” in a sentence?
Here is “epoxy” used in a sentence: “He mixed the two-part epoxy and sealed the crack in the boat hull.”
What part of speech is “epoxy”?
Depending on how it is used, “epoxy” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “epoxy” have?
“Epoxy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong synthetic resin used as glue, coating, or in laminates; the adhesive made from it.
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