Lucite
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Definition
Noun: * A transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin. Lucite is a brand name for a type of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a lightweight, shatter-resistant plastic often used as a substitute for glass.
Usage
Lucite is used as a mass noun to refer to the material itself. It is commonly used in contexts involving manufacturing, design, and art. * The museum display case was made of clear Lucite for durability. * She collects vintage jewelry made from Lucite. * The sculptor often works with Lucite to create modern forms.
Advanced Usage
- As a material descriptor: Lucite is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe objects made from this resin.
- a Lucite chair
- a Lucite tabletop
- Lucite heels
Variants and Related Words
- PMMA (Noun): The chemical name for the polymer, polymethyl methacrylate. This is the generic technical term.
- Acrylic (Noun): A broader term for resins or plastics derived from acrylic acid. Lucite is a specific type of cast acrylic.
- Perspex (Noun): Another major brand name for PMMA, commonly used in the UK.
- Plexiglas (Noun): Another major brand name for PMMA.
Synonyms
- Acrylic glass
- Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Notes
- Trademark: 'Lucite' is a registered trademark. In many contexts, especially generic ones, the lowercase term 'lucite' or the broader term 'acrylic' is used.
- Properties: Key characteristics include transparency, weather resistance, and good optical clarity.
Noun
- a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin