Definition of Acrylic
Acrylic
Ac·ryl·ic


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to or made of a type of plastic or synthetic fiber.

e.g. The artist used acrylic paint to create a vibrant abstract piece.

(adjective)
containing resins that are based on polymers of acrylic acid, typically used to describe paints, or relating to such paints;

e.g. He created a beautiful acrylic painting on a small canvas.

(noun)
a type of fiber, typically used for textiles (fabric goods), that is derived from polymers of acrylic acid;

e.g. She wore a white sweater woven from acrylic.

(noun)
a paint that is based on a resin derived from an acrylic acid polymer, or a painting created with such a paint;

e.g. The acrylic sold for a huge sum of money at the art auction.



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