acrylic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun polymerized from acrylonitrile
    acrylic fiber.
  2. noun a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
    acrylic resin; acrylate resin.
  3. noun used especially by artists
    acrylic paint.
  4. noun a synthetic fabric

WordNet


A*cryl"ic adjective
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) Of or containing acryl, the hypothetical radical of which acrolein is the hydride; as, acrylic acid.

Webster 1913