adhesive vs epoxy

adhesive

noun
  • a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion 

adj
  • sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances 

  • apt or tending to adhere; clinging 

epoxy

noun
  • A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin. 

verb
  • To glue with epoxy. 

adj
  • Derived from an epoxide. 

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