epoxies

noun

plural of epoxy
as in epoxy resins

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  1. adhesives
  2. glues
  3. sizes
Noun
  • Non-stick coatings, plastics, adhesives, oils, and lubricants used to make the air fryer release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when the appliance warms up.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The approach replaces the oxygen normally generated during water electrolysis with an epoxide, a class of chemicals widely used to manufacture polymers, coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and other products.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of adhesives
Noun
  • One day, Cole paged through an album whose acidic glues caused her particular anguish.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Some glues work differently on different types of plastics, while others vary in drying time or durability.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of glues
Noun
  • Released in September after a June runway debut in the men’s show, the sneakers proved popular and difficult to purchase as certain sizes and colors were quickly scooped off the market.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Results for subgroups carry larger margins of error because the sample sizes are smaller, the researchers noted.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sizes
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