epoxy
- 01 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“He used a two-part epoxy to fix the broken handle on the ceramic mug.”
In context“The contractor applied a thick layer of industrial epoxy to the warehouse floor to ensure it could withstand heavy machinery and chemical spills.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun for the substance or a countable noun for a specific product type.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
v.to stick things together using epoxy glue.
v.to bond, seal, or coat a surface using an epoxy resin.
Simple“The carpenter decided to epoxy the joints for extra strength.”
In context“After the structural repairs were complete, the engineers epoxied the carbon fibre sheets to the bridge supports to prevent further corrosion.”
UsageA transitive verb that takes a direct object representing the item being bonded or coated.
- 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The boat has an epoxy coating to protect the wood from salt water.”
In context“The laboratory was fitted with epoxy countertops because they are resistant to heat and most corrosive chemicals.”
“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.”
From ep- + -oxy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.