acrylic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun polymerized from acrylonitrile
acrylic fiber.
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noun a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
acrylic resin; acrylate resin.
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noun used especially by artists
acrylic paint.
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noun a synthetic fabric
WordNet
A*cryl"ic adjective
Definitions
(Chem.) Of or containing acryl, the hypothetical radical of which acrolein is the hydride; as, .acrylic acid