epoxy
noun
[ ɪˈpɒksi ]
• any of a class of adhesives, plastics, or other materials that are polymers of epoxides.
epoxy
adjective
• consisting of epoxy.
• "epoxy cement"
epoxy
verb
• glue (something) using epoxy resin.
• "the wire is epoxied to the top of the nut"
Origin:
early 20th century: from epi- ‘in addition’ + oxy-2.
