acrylic

American  

[uh-kril-ik] / əˈkrɪl ɪk /

adjective

1. of or derived from acrylic acid.

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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 British  

/ əˈkrɪlɪk /

adjective

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

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noun

1. short for acrylic fibre acrylic resin

2. a paint or colour containing acrylic resin

acrylic Scientific  

/ ə-krĭl′ĭk /

1. An acrylic resin.

2. A paint containing acrylic resin.

3. An acrylic fiber.

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Etymology

Origin of acrylic

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

Example Sentences

A wooden Apple I case, a clear acrylic Macintosh, a large iPod prototype and other items from Apple’s past fill the room.

From Los Angeles Times

It is hard to get dressed without encountering oil-based products, which are woven into modern clothing in the form of polyester, nylon, acrylic and other synthetic fibers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much of the stuff of modern life, from nylon yarn to PVC pipes to acrylic paint, ultimately comes from fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Baker’s Indigenous and German heritage inform her three large abstract collage hangings, created using synthetic turf animated by acrylic paint, yarn and a variety of natural materials, including corn husk, willow, buffalo hide and buckskin.

From Los Angeles Times

The collector said more valuable items were in protective acrylic cases but some sustained more damage than others - with about 75% of the stolen goods now a "write-off".

From BBC

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