alkyd

[ al-kid ]

noun

1. Also called alkyd resin. any of a group of sticky resins derived from dicarboxylic acids, as phthalic or maleic acid, in reaction with polyvalent alcohols, as glycol or glycerol: used chiefly in adhesives and paints.

adjective

1. made of or containing an alkyd.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alkyd¹

First recorded in 1925–30; alky(l) + (aci)d

Example Sentences

It might be alkyd varnish, polyurethane, lacquer, acrylic, conversion varnish or something else.

From Washington Post

The 7400 alkyd isn’t suitable for use on galvanized steel, though, while the other two are OK.

From Seattle Times

The 7400 alkyd isn’t suitable for use on galvanized steel, though, while the other two are okay.

From Washington Post

Instead of the deep gloss of layered alkyd on prepared canvas, the paint here soaks into the tooth of the paper and reads in places as feathery, like colored pencil.

From Los Angeles Times

First came alkyd resins, then acrylics, applied with rollers and rags.

From New York Times