acrylic

[uh-kril-ik]

adjective

1. of or derived from acrylic acid.

noun

1. acrylic fiber.

2. acrylic resin.

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

4. a painting done with this type of paint.

   She sold several acrylics during the show.

acrylic

/ əˈkrɪlɪk /

adjective

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

noun

1. short for acrylic fibre acrylic resin

2. a paint or colour containing acrylic resin

acrylic

1. An acrylic resin.

2. A paint containing acrylic resin.

3. An acrylic fiber.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrylic¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrylic¹

C20: from _acrolein + _-yl + _-ic

Example Sentences

A thousand small cylindrical acrylic mirrors planted in the sand compose a Morse code poem imagining a dialogue between Tangun, the legendary founder of the first Korean kingdom, and an Egyptian pharaoh.

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Using today's tools -- including laser-cut timber and acrylic, programmable LED lighting, and electronic control systems -- they reinterpreted Hamilton's clockwork concept for a new generation.

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Thomas represented her muses in poses that were dignified, glamorous, sensuous and exuberant, employing everything from acrylic paint to glitter and rhinestones to neon lights.

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Investigators recovered a blood-stained rope, a spent 9mm shell casing, a path of blood and acrylic nails that were later matched to Jimenez, prosecutors said.

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Corse devoted much of her life to her “White Light” series, which involves layering tiny glass beads — called microspheres — over white acrylic paint for a constantly shifting, reflective effect.

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