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acrylic

UK
/əˈkrɪlɪk/
US
/əˈkrɪlɪk/

Translations

acrylicnoun
acrylics
pl
UK
/əˈkrɪl.ɪk/
US
/əˈkrɪlɪk/
acrylicadjective
more acrylic
Comp.
most acrylic
Super.
UK
/əˈkrɪlɪk/
US
/əˈkrɪlɪk/
She painted the landscape using acrylic paints.
Она нарисовала пейзаж, используя акриловые краски.
Synonyms
synthetic
plastic
artificial
man-made

Definitions

acrylicnoun
Uncountable: a synthetic polymer or plastic derived from acrylic acid or its esters.
Safety goggles are often made from shatter-resistant acrylic.
Countable: a textile fiber spun from acrylic polymers.
This blanket is a soft acrylic that mimics wool.
Usually plural: acrylic paint, or a painting executed with acrylic paint.
She displays her latest acrylics at the gallery.
acrylicadjective
Made from or consisting of acrylic fibers or materials.
She wore an acrylic sweater that was both warm and lightweight.
Relating to or characteristic of acrylic paint.
The artist prefers acrylic colors for their quick-drying properties.
Chemistry: derived from acrylic acid or its derivatives.
The reaction produced an acrylic compound used in plastics.
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