PERSPEX

Lucite, Perspex

(noun) a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the proprietary name Perspex

Noun

perspex (uncountable)

(British, NZ) Any tough, transparent plastic that is used instead of glass for windows.

Noun

Perspex (uncountable)

Plexiglas

Source: Wiktionary



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