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epoxy

/ɪˈpɒk.si/

2 entries

noun

/ɪˈpɒk.si/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТермореактивная смола, используемая в основном в прочных клеях, покрытиях и ламинатах.

A thermosetting resin used primarily in strong adhesives, coatings, and laminates.

  1. Thermosetting resinC1formaltechnical

    A type of synthetic resin that hardens permanently when mixed with a hardener, used primarily in strong adhesives, coatings, and laminates.

    ruТермореактивная смола

    • The carpenter used epoxy to bond the two pieces of wood together.
    • Epoxy coatings are applied to floors for durability and resistance.
    • The artist created a glossy finish using a clear epoxy resin.

    Synonymsepoxy resin

Forms
  • epoxies plural form
  • epoxies' possessive plural form
  • epoxy's possessive singular form

verb

/ɪˈpɒk.si/C1formaltechnical
  • ruГлагол, означающий склеивать или соединять что-либо с помощью эпоксидной смолы, типа прочного клея.

A verb meaning to glue or bond something using epoxy resin, a type of strong adhesive.

  1. Glue with epoxyB2formal

    To attach or bond two surfaces together using epoxy resin, a strong adhesive.

    ruСклеивать эпоксидной смолой

    • He epoxied the broken handle back onto the mug.
    • The technician epoxied the circuit board components in place.
    • They epoxied the metal brackets to the concrete wall.

    Synonymsadhereattachbondcementfastenfixgluestick

Forms
  • epoxied past participle
  • epoxied past simple
  • epoxying present participle
  • epoxies third person singular