epoxy

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   glue with epoxy

   epoxy the shards

2. 2
   noun

   A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.

   The largest epoxy sales values were into Germany, Denmark, Spain and Austria. […] Across Europe, the sector accounts for turnover of €4 billion and employs around 25,000 people, with epoxies being present in many different products across the sector.

3. 3
   noun

   a thermosetting resin

4. 4
   adj

   Derived from an epoxide.

5. 5
   verb

   To glue with epoxy.

Etymology

From ep- + -oxy.