Definition of "epoxy" []

• 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. (noun)
• See epoxide. (noun)
• To fasten together with epoxy. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "I dip the free end in epoxy to keep it from unraveling, but that is not critical."
• "To be sure, it would be best to find out what epoxy is being used for that component and check with the epoxy supplier."
• "Should have had @wendilynnmakeup dip you in epoxy to make the illusion really solid."