epoxy

1 of 3

noun

ep·​oxy i-ˈpäk-sē How to pronounce epoxy (audio)
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

epoxy

2 of 3

verb

epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying

transitive verb

: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin

epoxy

3 of 3

adjective

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

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Noun
The bar top has more than 4,000 yellow pencils arranged in squares underneath a clear epoxy surface. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025 New Zealand naval architect Roger Hill designed the vessel’s twin, wave-slicing hulls, also mandating that it be constructed with carbon-fiber composites and e-glass epoxy with a foam core. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Our decision to epoxy the floors speaks volumes about our dedication to cleanliness and hygiene. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024 The man had a wrench set, batters, earbuds and epoxy putty on him. cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for epoxy 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

epi- + oxy

First Known Use

Noun

1954, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1966, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of epoxy was in 1916

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“Epoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epoxy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

epoxy

1 of 2 noun
ep·​oxy i-ˈpäk-sē How to pronounce epoxy (audio)
plural epoxies

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 How to pronounce epoxy (audio)
: 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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