Definitions for epoxy

epoxy ep·ox·y

Spelling: [ih-pok-see, ih-pok-]
IPA: /ɪˈpɒk si, ɪˈpɒk-/

Epoxy is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 35 anagrams from letters in epoxy (eopxy).

Definitions for epoxy

noun

  1. Also called epoxy resin. any of a class of resins derived by polymerization from epoxides: used chiefly in adhesives, coatings, electrical insulation, solder mix, and castings.

adjective

  1. having the structure of an epoxide.

verb (used with object)

  1. to bond (two materials) by means of an epoxy resin.

Origin of epoxy

First recorded in 1915-20; ep- + oxy-2

Examples for epoxy

epoxy missile resin—used for plastic tooling, metal bonding, adhesive, and casting and laminating applications.

Made of epoxy resin glass-fiber material, treated to look like wood.

Word Value for epoxy
Scrable

17

Words with friends

17

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