Epoxy — In chemistry, epoxy or polyepoxide is a thermosetting epoxide polymer that cures (polymerizes and crosslinks) when mixed with a catalyzing agent or hardener . Most common epoxy resins are produced from a reaction between epichlorohydrin and… … Wikipedia
epoxy — /i pok see, i pok /, adj., n., pl. epoxies., v., epoxied, epoxying. Chem. adj. 1. having the structure of an epoxide. n. 2. Also called epoxy resin. any of a class of resins derived by polymerization from epoxides: used chiefly in adhesives,… … Universalium
epoxy — [ē päk′sē, ipäk′sē, epäk′sē] adj. [ EP + OXY(GEN)] designating or of a compound in which an oxygen atom is joined to each of two attached atoms, usually carbon; specif., designating any of various thermosetting resins, containing epoxy groups,… … English World dictionary
Epoxy putty — is a room temperature hardening substance used as a space filling adhesive. It is stored until use as two components of clay like consistency. Kneading the two components into each other creates an exothermic chemical reaction that activates the… … Wikipedia
epoxy resins — or epoxide resins plural noun Synthetic polymers used as structural plastics, surface coatings, adhesives and for encapsulating and embedding electronic components • • • Main Entry: ↑epoxy … Useful english dictionary
epoxy adhesive — Adhesives which offer a combination of high room temperature strength with good load bearing properties. These adhesives have exceptional adhesion to metal surfaces … Dictionary of automotive terms
epoxy resin — noun a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates • Syn: ↑epoxy, ↑epoxy glue • Derivationally related forms: ↑epoxy (for: ↑epoxy) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
epoxy glue — noun a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates • Syn: ↑epoxy, ↑epoxy resin • Derivationally related forms: ↑epoxy (for: ↑epoxy) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
epoxy — 1. adjective Derived from an epoxide. 2. noun A thermosetting resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin. 3. verb To … Wiktionary
epoxy — /iˈpɒksi / (say ee poksee), /ə / (say uh ) adjective 1. containing an oxygen atom that bridges two connected atoms, as in epoxy ethene. –noun (plural epoxies) Also, epoxy resin, epoxide resin. 2. any of a class of substances derived by… …