epoxy

/ɪˈpɒksi/ /iˈpɒksi/

Meanings

noun

A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.

Examples :

"My dad used epoxy to repair the broken leg of the kitchen table, and now it's stronger than before. "

verb

To glue with epoxy.

Examples :

"The carpenter epoxyed the broken chair legs together. "

compound material

adjective

Derived from an epoxide.

Examples :

"The workbench had a durable, epoxy coating derived from an epoxide resin to protect it from spills and scratches. "

compound material substance chemistry

Related Words

kitchen noun

/ˈkɪt͡ʃən/

A room or area for preparing food.

"My mom spends most of the morning in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for the family. "

thermosetting adjective

/ˌθɜːrmoʊˌsɛtɪŋ/ /ˌθɜːrməsɛtɪŋ/

Becoming permanently hard or solidifying when heated; used especially of synthetic plastics such as Bakelite.

"The handle of the old pot was made of a thermosetting plastic, so even after years of use, it never melted or softened on the stove. "

workbench noun

/ˈwɜːrkˌbentʃ/ /ˈwɜrkˌbɛntʃ/

A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.

"The carpenter carefully placed the tools on the workbench before starting the project. "

chiefly adjective

/ˈtʃiːf.li/

Of or relating to a chief

"The school's chief concern, chiefly its declining enrollment, was discussed at the meeting. "

scratches noun

/ˈskrætʃɪz/ /ˈskrætʃəz/

A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

"Her skin was covered with tiny scratches."

coatings noun

/ˈkəʊtɪŋz/ /ˈkoʊtɪŋz/

A thin outer layer.

"They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather."

adhesives noun

/ədˈhiːsɪvz/ /ædˈhiːsɪvz/

A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

""We used strong adhesives to keep the broken pieces of the vase together." "

stronger adjective

/ˈstɹɑŋɡɚ/ /stɹɒŋɡə/ /stɹɔŋɡɚ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

laminates noun

/ˈlæmɪneɪts/

Material formed of thin sheets glued together.

"The kitchen countertops were made of durable laminates that resisted scratches and stains. "

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "