|
|
Definition of Lucite
1. Noun. A transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin.
Definition of Lucite
1. Proper noun. Proprietary name for the tough transparent thermoplastic polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). ¹
2. Noun. (alternative capitalization of Lucite) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lucite
1. an acrylic resin or plastic consisting essentially of polymerized methyl methacrylate -- a trademark [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lucite
Literary usage of Lucite
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"The direct shear box consisted of two Lucite rings, each approximately 100 mm
id, 150 mm od, and 48 mm high. The lower ring was bolted to a steel base plate ..."
2. Permafrost: Second International Conference, July 13-28, 1973 : USSR by Frederick J. Sanger, Peter J. Hyde (1978)
"The water tank was the space between the inside walls of the lucite board and
... Inasmuch as the chamber walls were made of a lucite block and had polished ..."
3. Hackoff.com: An Historic Murder Mystery Set in the Internet Bubble and Rubble by Tom Evslin (2006)
"They surmise that the other voice is Ahmed's uncle delivering the Lucite as ...
Other than doors closing, there is silence until the Lucite records Ahmed ..."
4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Cells 2 to 3.5 cm long were mounted in a Lucite chamber consisting of three pools
with a Vaseline-filled groove in the partitions and a Lucite cover which ..."
5. The Best Plays by Burns Mantle, Louis Kronenberger (1899)
"... green—and each with lip stick and lucite cigarette case, which, they allow,
will probably have to be hidden until they decide to get the habit. ..."
Other Resources:
