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

Other common plastics the researchers found: polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and polymethyl methacrylate, all used in various industrial processes.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2024

Other plastics confirmed in the water in microscopic quantities include polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and polymethyl methacrylate, also known as plexiglass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

The colorized works are made of contemporary materials, including plaster casts, synthetic marble, marble, cast bronze, and 3D-printed polymethyl methacrylate, covered with marble plaster and painted in tempera with pigments based on original formulations.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2022

She said any direct skin contact with the methacrylate nail product should be avoided.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2018

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 Powers, Melvin