Word
epoxy
US/ɪˈpɑksi/
UK/ɪpˈɒksi/
Definitions
01strong adhesive or resin
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. a powerful glue or coating made by mixing two liquids together until they turn into a hard, durable plastic.
n. a thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in high-performance adhesives, industrial coatings, and composite materials.
Español:epoxi
“He used a two-part epoxy to fix the broken handle on the ceramic mug.”
“The contractor applied a thick layer of industrial epoxy to the warehouse floor to ensure it could withstand heavy machinery and chemical spills.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun for the substance or a countable noun for a specific product type.
02to glue with resin
C2 · Proficiency Technical
v. to stick things together using epoxy glue.
v. to bond, seal, or coat a surface using an epoxy resin.
“The carpenter decided to epoxy the joints for extra strength.”
“After the structural repairs were complete, the engineers epoxied the carbon fibre sheets to the bridge supports to prevent further corrosion.”
Usage
A transitive verb that takes a direct object representing the item being bonded or coated.
03made of or containing epoxy
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. describes something made from or containing this strong plastic resin.
adj. pertaining to or derived from an epoxide; used to describe materials or components containing epoxy resin.
“The boat has an epoxy coating to protect the wood from salt water.”
“The laboratory was fitted with epoxy countertops because they are resistant to heat and most corrosive chemicals.”
Real-World Examples
“Bisphenols are also ingredients in epoxy resins, which are used to coat the inside of bottle caps and metal food and drink containers.” “Before the fossils could be imaged, McKellar's team at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum embedded the amber in epoxy and polished it with rotary tools to expose the insects inside.” Etymology
From ep- + -oxy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0