plural epoxies
: epoxy resin
Incorporating such ingredients as carbon and aramid fibers, graphite, epoxies and ceramics, these corrosion-resistant composites could replace steel cables and concrete decks, cutting weight by as much as two-thirds.—
J. Taylor Buckley
J. Taylor Buckley
epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying
: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin
1
: containing oxygen attached to two different atoms already united in some other way
specifically
: containing a 3-membered ring consisting of one oxygen and two carbon atoms
2
: of or relating to an epoxide
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
This trellis is constructed with metal tubing that’s coated in weather-resistant epoxy to withstand the Southern heat and humidity.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Our decision to epoxy the floors speaks volumes about our dedication to cleanliness and hygiene.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
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Noun
Wherever the resin is exposed to the UV light, the epoxy monomers harden to form the permanent parts of the object.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
This trellis is constructed with metal tubing that’s coated in weather-resistant epoxy to withstand the Southern heat and humidity.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Verb
Once the season started, Finch went the other way, epoxying an eight-man, veteran-laden rotation into each game with almost no wiggle room.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Our decision to epoxy the floors speaks volumes about our dedication to cleanliness and hygiene.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
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“Epoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epoxy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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epoxy
2 of 2 verb
epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying
: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin
Medical Definition
epoxy
adjective
ep·oxy
i-ˈpäk-sē 
: containing oxygen attached to two different atoms already united in some other way
specifically
: containing a 3-membered ring consisting of one oxygen and two carbon atoms
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