methacrylate

[ meth-ak-ruh-leyt ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.

methacrylate

/ mɛθˈækrɪˌleɪt /

noun

1. any ester of methacrylic acid
2. See methacrylate resin

methacrylate

/ mĕth-ăk′rə-lāt′ /

1. An ester of methacrylic acid, having the general formula C 4 H 3 O 2 R, where R is an organic radical. Methacrylates are used in the manufacture of plastics.
2. A resin derived from methacrylic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of methacrylate¹

First recorded in 1860–65; meth- + acryl(ic) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

"We chose ε-polylysine because it can inhibit the growth of bacteria and solve the problem of antibiotic abuse, drug resistance, and does not affect the proliferation and development of cells. It can also conjugate with gelatin methacrylate, which plays an antimicrobial role and enhances the mechanical strength of the hydrogel."

From Science Daily

Yim found a way to transform gelatin methacrylate, a collagen derivative, into a biomaterial 10 times stronger.

From Science Daily

Then, the separator underwent grafting with methacrylate molecules, followed by a final coating with SiO2 particles.

From Science Daily

Other common plastics the researchers found: polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and polymethyl methacrylate, all used in various industrial processes.

From Science Daily

Other plastics confirmed in the water in microscopic quantities include polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and polymethyl methacrylate, also known as plexiglass.

From Los Angeles Times