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ACRYLIC
acrylic
(noun) a synthetic fabric
acrylic, acrylic paint
(noun) used especially by artists
acrylic, acrylic resin, acrylate resin
(noun) a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
acrylic (not comparable)
(organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.
Containing an acrylic resin.
Noun
acrylic (plural acrylics)
(organic chemistry) An acrylic resin.
(painting) A paint containing an acrylic resin.
A painting executed using such a paint.
A thick sheet of plastic.
A liquid coating system based on an acrylic resin
Source: Wiktionary
A*cryl"ic, a. (Chem.)
Definition: Of or containing acryl, the hypothetical radical of which acrolein is the hydride; as, acrylic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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29 December 2024
CHRONIC
(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”
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