epoxy

/ɛˈpɑksi/

Other forms: epoxies; epoxied

Epoxy is a very strong type of glue. Epoxy is used in the construction of airplanes and cars, among other things.

While epoxy can be used for a variety of substances made of a certain chemical compound, from paints to plastics, it most commonly means an industrial-strength adhesive. Epoxy is so sticky and so strong that it can hold together the parts of a boat or a bicycle, and keep the fin of a surfboard attached, even in the water. The word epoxy combines epi-, "in addition" and oxy, from oxygen.

Definitions of epoxy

1. noun

   a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
   synonyms: epoxy glue, epoxy resin

   types:

   Crazy Glue

   a commercial brand of epoxy glue

   type of:

   synthetic resin

   a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics
2. verb

   glue with epoxy
   “epoxy the shards”

   type of:

   glue, paste

   join or attach with or as if with glue