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methacrylate
[ meth-ak-ruh-leyt ]
/ mɛθˈæk rəˌleɪt /
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noun Chemistry.
an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.
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How to use methacrylate in a sentence
The crystal ball measures one inch in diameter and is actually made of genuine methacrylate which is crystal clear.
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British Dictionary definitions for methacrylate
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Scientific definitions for methacrylate
methacrylate
[ mĕth-ăk′rə-lāt′ ]
An ester of methacrylic acid, having the general formula C4H3O2R, where R is an organic radical. Methacrylates are used in the manufacture of plastics.
A resin derived from methacrylic acid.
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