acrylic

[ uh-kril-ik ]

adjective

1. of or derived from acrylic acid.

noun

1. acrylic fiber.
2. acrylic resin.
3. a paint, prepared especially for artists, in which an acrylic resin serves as a vehicle.
4. a painting done with this type of paint:

   She sold several acrylics during the show.

acrylic

/ əˈkrɪlɪk /

adjective

1. of, derived from, or concerned with acrylic acid

noun

1. short for acrylic fibre acrylic resin
2. a paint or colour containing acrylic resin

acrylic

/ ə-krĭl′ĭk /

1. An acrylic resin.
2. A paint containing acrylic resin.
3. An acrylic fiber.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrylic¹

First recorded in 1855–60; acr(olein) + -yl + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrylic¹

C20: from acrolein + -yl + -ic

Example Sentences

Now, obsessed fans are showcasing them in acrylic display cases in their homes, clipping them onto their backpacks and purses, and customizing them with fake eyelashes, tiny clothes and braces.

From Los Angeles Times

He basically takes my illustrations and laser cuts them out on these acrylic pieces that I source.

From Los Angeles Times

Using her living room as a studio, she creates her paintings using old photos which "get reimagined" using charcoal and acrylic and occasionally mixed media such as spray paint and pastels.

From BBC

Its pieces, including the beer cans, are made of acrylic paint on aluminum and varnish, and could be found in unexpected corners at LAM.

From Los Angeles Times

The edges are taped, the teabags placed on backing paper, a base layer applied, and then acrylic paint used to create the four different scenes.

From BBC

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