meth-acrylate

meth·ac·ry·late

[meth-ak-ruh-leyt]
noun Chemistry.
an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.

Origin:
1860–65; meth- + acryl(ic) + -ate2

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methacrylate (mɛθˈækrɪˌleɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  any ester of methacrylic acid
2.  See methacrylate resin

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methacrylate   (měth-āk'rə-lāt')  Pronunciation Key 
  1. An ester of methacrylic acid, having the general formula C4H3O2R, where R is an organic radical. Methacrylates are used in the manufacture of plastics.

  2. A resin derived from methacrylic acid.


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