n. pl. ep·ox·ies 1. Any of various usually thermosetting resins capable of forming tight cross-linked polymer structures characterized by toughness, strong adhesion, and low shrinkage, used especially in surface coatings and adhesives. 2. See epoxide. tr.v. ep·ox·ied, ep·ox·y·ing, ep·ox·ies To fasten together with epoxy. |
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