methacrylic acid
a colorless, liquid acid, C4H6O2, produced synthetically, whose methyl ester, methyl methacrylate, polymerizes to yield a clear plastic.
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British Dictionary definitions for methacrylic acid
/ (ˌmɛθəˈkrɪlɪk) /
a colourless crystalline water-soluble substance used in the manufacture of acrylic resins; 2-methylpropenoic acid. Formula: CH 2 :C(CH 3)COOH
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Scientific definitions for methacrylic acid
[ mĕth′ə-krĭl′ĭk ]
A colorless liquid used in the manufacture of methacrylate esters, resins and plastics. Chemical formula: C4H6O2.
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