Definition: Organic compounds containing an epoxide group and characterized by strength and thermosetting properties. Epoxy resins are often used as dental materials.
araldite [ araldite CY 175 of araldite,araldite CY 223,araldite CY 179 of araldite,araldite D of araldite,araldite HT 907 of araldite,hexahydrophthalic anhydride ] induces experimental asthma in immunized guinea pigs; RN given refers to araldite; see also record for araldite B