epoxycomb. formadj.
/ᵻˈpɒksi/, U.S. /əˈpɑksi/ as a combining form, stress is usually determined by a subsequent element (though some degree of stress is maintained on the second syllable) and vowels may be reduced accordingly, e.g. epoxyethane Brit. /ᵻˌpɒksɪˈiːθeɪn/, /ᵻˌpɒksɪˈɛθeɪn/, U.S. /əˌpɑksiˈɛˌθeɪn/. Chemistry.
A. comb. form
An element used in the names of chemical compounds that are epoxides.
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1916 Chem. Abstr. 10 3400/2 Epoxy,—O—(to different atoms).
1960 Handbk. Chem. Soc. Authors iii. 108 Oxygen linked, in a chain of carbon atoms, to two of these atoms will be denoted by the prefix epoxy in all cases where it would be unprofitable to name the substance as a cyclic compound. Examples: ethylene oxide = epoxyethane.
B. adj.
Pertaining to or deriving from an epoxide; containing the ring structure characteristic of epoxides; epoxy resin n. any of various synthetic polyether resins that contain epoxy groups and benzene rings, are usually made by polymerizing an epoxide, and are convertible into a thermoset form.
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the world > matter > chemistry > polymer chemistry > resins and plastics > [noun] > thermosetting resins
polyester1922
polysulphone1934
polyimide1945
epoxy resin1950
society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > synthetic resins and plastics > [noun] > synthetic resin > specific synthetic resins
coumarone resin1900
novolak1909
glyptal1915
marblette1927
Vinylite1929
polyolefin1930
polysulphone1934
urea resin1937
melamine resin1939
polyurethane1939
polyvinylidene chloride1940
polyvinyl butyral1941
polyimide1945
Teflon1945
Araldite1946
polytetrafluoroethylene1946
epoxy resin1950
urethane1956
Maraglas1962
tartan1964
alkyd1984
1930 Jrnl. Amer. Chem. Soc. 52 1191 The epoxides of oleic and elaidic acids have been obtained in crystalline form... Three directions in which these epoxy acids decompose on heating have been discussed.
1945 Jrnl. Amer. Chem. Soc. 67 412/1 Peracetic acid functions as an oxidizing agent..to yield epoxy compounds, but..in acetic acid solution the epoxy ring is opened and mixtures of hydroxy-acetoxy compounds are obtained.
1950 S. O. Greenlee U.S. Patent 2,494,295 5 The complex epoxides are in general resinous in character... The complex epoxy resins are soluble, unless too highly polymerized, in solvents such as acetone.
1960 ‘A. Burgess’ Doctor is Sick viii. 58 If only the head could be, perhaps painlessly, severed and then, with some epoxy resin or other, fitted back.
1966 McGraw-Hill Encycl. Sci. & Technol. (rev. ed.) X. 469/1 The epoxy resins form a relatively new class of cross-linked polyethers characterized by excellent chemical resistance, adhesion to glass and metals, electrical insulating properties, and ease and precision of fabrication.
1969 Jane's Freight Containers 1968–9 21 (advt.) An extensive range of abrasion resistant phenolic, vinyl and epoxy linings with non-toxic, odourless and tasteless characteristics.
Derivatives
epoxy v. transitive, to glue with epoxy resin.
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society > occupation and work > industry > working with specific materials > working with other materials > work with other materials [verb (transitive)] > fix or fasten with adhesive
glue13..
lute1489
paste1561
gum1592
starch1602
solution1891
seccotine1903
Scotch-tape1947
tape1956
sellotape1960
epoxy1974
1974 Sci. Amer. Jan. 117 (caption) ¼″ nut for traverse screw epoxied to aluminum backplate.
1982 Guardian 26 Oct. 8/6 With the buck-jaw, there is the ear that is epoxyed to the shoulder and the frantic lever-type action that finds the hair being constantly flipped back.
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comb. formadj.1916