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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