epoxy resin

noun

: a flexible usually thermosetting resin made by copolymerization of an epoxide with another compound having two hydroxyl groups and used chiefly in coatings and adhesives

called also epoxy

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Bundled fibers are stuffed into a huge mold, epoxy resin is injected, and heat and pressure do the rest. IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012 The recycled tennis equipment is fused with a bio-sourced epoxy resin to create a durable and visually striking composite. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Epoxy Epoxy flooring is a resinous flooring composed of epoxy resin and a hardening agent. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024 The strong and efficient hull is a sandwich of foam, e-glass, and epoxy resin, while the streamlined superstructure is made from lightweight carbon fiber. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for epoxy resin 

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of epoxy resin was in 1950

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“Epoxy resin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epoxy%20resin. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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epoxy resin

noun
: a synthetic resin used chiefly in coatings and adhesives

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