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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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Using Sonny Angel collectibles as a base, Santos customizes each figurine with paint and epoxy sculpt clay to reflect the look and style of each of her subjects.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 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
Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
Standing out in the five-bedroom, eight-bath spread, which clocks in at 22 feet wide and 7,500 square feet across six levels, is a double-height living room boasting terracotta pavers sealed in a glossy black epoxy, a wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling industrial windows trimmed in a deep red shade.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
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Noun
The saloon bar’s eye-popping, maple, epoxy countertop was custom-made in Oklahoma and features a meandering blue river inlaid with real gold nuggets and rocks to represent the iconic American River.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Using Sonny Angel collectibles as a base, Santos customizes each figurine with paint and epoxy sculpt clay to reflect the look and style of each of her subjects.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 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
Adjective
Motorists traveling across the St. Croix River bridge south of Stillwater next week may encounter lane and ramp closures as maintenance crews work to remove the bridge’s peeling epoxy coating.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
Standing out in the five-bedroom, eight-bath spread, which clocks in at 22 feet wide and 7,500 square feet across six levels, is a double-height living room boasting terracotta pavers sealed in a glossy black epoxy, a wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling industrial windows trimmed in a deep red shade.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
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“Epoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epoxy. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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epoxy
2 of 2 verb
epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying
: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin
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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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