Epoxying

/ɪˈpɒksiiɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of epoxy: the act of applying or using epoxy resin to join or coat materials.

Etymology

From epoxy plus the present participle suffix '-ing'. The continuous form emphasizes the ongoing action of adhesive application.

Kelly Says

When engineers and craftspeople are epoxying materials, they're racing against time because epoxy resin hardens quickly—sometimes in minutes. This has led to entire industries developing 'slow-set' epoxies so people have more time to work with them.

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