acrylic

acryl*ic

adjective

{bc}of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives

acrylic

noun

{bc}{sx|acrylic resin||}

acrylic acid

noun

{bc}an unsaturated liquid acid C{inf}3{/inf}H{inf}4{/inf}O{inf}2{/inf} that polymerizes readily to form useful products (such as constituents for varnishes and lacquers)

acrylic fiber

noun

{bc}a quick-drying synthetic textile fiber made by polymerization of acrylonitrile usually with other monomers

acrylic resin

noun

{bc}a glassy thermoplastic made by polymerizing acrylic acid or methacrylic acid or a derivative of either and used for cast and molded parts or as coatings and adhesives