1916, in reference to certain chemical compounds, from epi- + first element of oxygen. Epoxy- is used as a prefix in chemistry to indicate an oxygen atom that is linked to two carbon atoms of a chain, thus forming a "bridge" ("intramolecular connection" is one of the chemical uses of epi-). Resins from epoxides are used as powerful glues. Hence the verb meaning "to bond with epoxy" (1965). Related: Epoxied.
实用例句
1. On many modern wooden boats, epoxy coatings will have been used as a base for varnishing.
很多现代的木船将采用环氧涂层作底漆。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Epoxy structures can be similarly identified , provided they are not fully alkylagted.
没有完全烷基化的环氧结构也可以同样地加以鉴识.
来自辞典例句
3. Two moles of epoxy react with one mole of A - 1100.
两个克分子环氧与一个克分子A - 1100反应.
来自辞典例句
4. Silane coupling agents are also used in many commercial sand - epoxy - type composites.
硅烷偶联剂亦用于许多通用的砂子环氧型复合材料中.
来自辞典例句
5. These sites include, carboxyl, epoxy, amino and the like.
