Definition of Acrylic
Acrylic
a·cryl·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
made or derived from polymers of acrylic acid, typically describing textile fibers and synthetic resins;
e.g. The backing of the sign was made of acrylic sheets.
(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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