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US/ɪˈpɑːk.si/
UK/ɪˈpɒk.si/
a very strong glue made from a resin, used to join hard materials or to coat surfaces
In context
He repaired the cracked cup with a little epoxy.
The workers covered the garage floor with a layer of epoxy.
Mix the epoxy carefully, because it hardens within ten minutes.
Words that go with epoxy
noun + noun
- epoxy resinEpoxy resin is used to make strong boat hulls.
- epoxy glueUse epoxy glue for metal and stone.
- epoxy paintEpoxy paint protects the floor from oil.
- epoxy coatingAn epoxy coating makes the table waterproof.
verb + noun
- apply epoxyApply epoxy evenly to both surfaces.
adjective + noun
- two-part epoxyA two-part epoxy needs mixing before use.