acrylic

[ uh-kril-ik ]
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adjective
  1. of or derived from acrylic acid.

noun
  1. a paint, prepared especially for artists, in which an acrylic resin serves as a vehicle.

  2. a painting done with this type of paint: She sold several acrylics during the show.

Origin of acrylic

1
First recorded in 1855–60; acr(olein) + -yl + -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for acrylic

acrylic

/ (əˈkrɪlɪk) /


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

noun
  1. a paint or colour containing acrylic resin

Origin of acrylic

1
C20: from acrolein + -yl + -ic

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Scientific definitions for acrylic

acrylic

[ ə-krĭlĭk ]


  1. An acrylic resin.

  2. A paint containing acrylic resin.

  1. An acrylic fiber.

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