methacrylate

[ meth-ak-ruh-leyt ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.

methacrylate

/ mɛθˈækrɪˌleɪt /

noun

1. any ester of methacrylic acid
2. See methacrylate resin

methacrylate

/ 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of methacrylate¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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