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acrylic

[ uh-kril-ik ]
/ əˈkrɪl ɪk /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR acrylic

adjective

of or derived from acrylic acid.

noun

acrylic fiber.
acrylic resin.
a paint, prepared especially for artists, in which an acrylic resin serves as a vehicle.
a painting done with this type of paint: She sold several acrylics during the show.

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Origin of acrylic

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

Words nearby acrylic

Acrux, crying shame, a, acrylaldehyde, acrylamide, acrylate, acrylic, acrylic acid, acrylic ester, acrylic fiber, acrylic fibre, acrylic resin
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Words related to acrylic

varnish, oil, enamel, color, makeup, cosmetic, pigment, wax, dye, stain, latex, flat, coloring, overlay, rouge, gloss, veneer, chroma, greasepaint, tempera

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British Dictionary definitions for acrylic

acrylic
/ (əˈkrɪlɪk) /

adjective

of, derived from, or concerned with acrylic acid

noun

short for acrylic fibre, acrylic resin
a paint or colour containing acrylic resin

Word Origin for acrylic

C20: from acrolein + -yl + -ic
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Scientific definitions for acrylic

acrylic
[ ə-krĭl′ĭk ]

An acrylic resin.
A paint containing acrylic resin.
An acrylic fiber.
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