Definition of Acrylic

1. Noun. Polymerized from acrylonitrile.

Exact synonyms: Acrylic Fiber
Generic synonyms: Man-made Fiber, Synthetic Fiber

2. Noun. A glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives.
Exact synonyms: Acrylate Resin, Acrylic Resin
Specialized synonyms: Acrilan, Polypropenonitrile, Polymethyl Methacrylate
Generic synonyms: Synthetic Resin

3. Noun. Used especially by artists.
Exact synonyms: Acrylic Paint
Generic synonyms: Paint, Pigment

4. Noun. A synthetic fabric.
Specialized synonyms: Courtelle, Orlon
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile

Definition of Acrylic

1. a. Of or containing acryl, the hypothetical radical of which acrolein is the hydride; as, acrylic acid.

Definition of Acrylic

1. Adjective. (organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile. ¹

2. Adjective. Containing an acrylic resin. ¹

3. Noun. (organic chemistry) An acrylic resin. ¹

4. Noun. A paint containing an acrylic resin. ¹

5. Noun. a painting executed using such a paint. ¹

6. Noun. A thick sheet of plastic. ¹

7. Noun. A liquid coating system based on an acrylic resin ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Acrylic

1. a type of resin [n -S]

Medical Definition of Acrylic

1. A plastic used to false teeth, retainers, and other dental products. Dental acrylic has been tested and thought to be perfectly safe. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acrylic

acrotomous
acrotrophodynia
acrotrophoneurosis
acroyl
acrue
acryl
acrylaldehyde
acrylamide
acrylamides
acrylate
acrylate resin
acrylates
acrylation
acrylations
acrylic (current term)
acrylic acid
acrylic acids
acrylic fiber
acrylic paint
acrylic resin
acrylic resin base
acrylic resin tooth
acrylic resins
acrylics
acrylonitrile
acrylonitriles
acryloyl
acryloyl-CoA reductase
acryloyldimethyltaurate

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