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acrylate

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[ak-ruh-leyt, -lit] / ˈæk rəˌleɪt, -lɪt /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a salt or ester of an acrylic acid.


Etymology

Origin of acrylate

First recorded in 1870–75; acryl(ic) + -ate 2

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A chemical similar to MMA, methyl acrylate, contributed to an explosion and fire at a Taiwanese chemical plant in 2001.

From The Wall Street Journal May 24, 2026

Nine days after the derailment, sophisticated air testing by a business owner showed the building’s indoor air was contaminated with butyl acrylate and other chemicals carried by the railcars.

From Salon Oct. 5, 2024

Meanwhile, acrylate groups facilitate the reconnection between the graphite and the binder, even if the bond is disrupted.

From Science Daily Nov. 2, 2023

"If people are determined to continue with acrylate nail products, they should get them done professionally," she added.

From BBC Apr. 14, 2023

The chemicals included vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate and ethylhexyl acrylate, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Seattle Times Apr. 4, 2023

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