ALKYD

alkyd, alkyd resin

(noun) a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

alkyd (plural alkyds)

A synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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