methacrylate

American  

[meth-ak-ruh-leyt] / mɛθˈæk rəˌleɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

1. an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.

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methacrylate British  

/ mɛθˈækrɪˌleɪt /

noun

1. any ester of methacrylic acid

2. See methacrylate resin

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methacrylate Scientific  

/ mĕth-ăk′rə-lāt′ /

1. An ester of methacrylic acid, having the general formula C ₄ H ₃ O ₂ R, where R is an organic radical. Methacrylates are used in the manufacture of plastics.

2. A resin derived from methacrylic acid.

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Etymology

Origin of methacrylate

First recorded in 1860–65; meth- + acryl(ic) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

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methacrylate

Many of those operations used petrochemical products and solvents such as resins, adhesives and acrylic compounds like methyl methacrylate, the chemical at the center of the Orange County crisis.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026

Methyl methacrylate is used to make resins and plastics.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

The EPA says methyl methacrylate is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans.

From Barron's ● May 24, 2026

Inside the tank is an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a durable, lightweight and transparent polymer that can be used in household goods or as a glass substitute.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

The crystal ball measures one inch in diameter and is actually made of genuine methacrylate which is crystal clear.

From A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Melvin Powers