acrylic resin

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. any of a group of thermoplastic resins formed by polymerizing the esters of amides of acrylic or methacrylic acid: used chiefly where transparency is desired, as in the methacrylate resins Lucite and Plexiglas.

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acrylic resin British  

noun

1. any of a group of polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, its esters, or amides, used as synthetic rubbers, textiles, paints, adhesives, and as plastics such as Perspex

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acrylic resin Scientific  

1. Any of numerous thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of these acids, or acrylonitrile, used to produce paints, synthetic rubbers, and lightweight plastics.

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Etymology

Origin of acrylic resin

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Over the course of several months, the high-resolution data became 3D prints, which were used to cast replicas, made of acrylic resin and marble powder.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

Steel or acrylic resin, redwood or ebony, matte or shiny.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

For almost 60 years, Plexi-Craft Quality Products in the Bronx has been turning out chic, mod-looking coffee tables, chairs and even tissue boxes, made with crystal-clear acrylic resin.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2020

The project, made of fiberglass and acrylic resin, was in the works for two months.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2018

In restoration, each is isolated by a waterproof acrylic resin; the surrounding area is cleaned with AB-57; then the resin is taken off and the passage is cleaned with solvents that do not contain water.

From Time Magazine Archive