acrylic
Noun 1. A synthetic fabric: A type of man-made textile fiber known for being lightweight, soft, and resistant to wrinkles and sunlight. It is often used as a wool substitute in clothing, blankets, and upholstery. 2. A type of paint: A fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It is a versatile medium used especially by artists, as it can mimic the qualities of watercolor or oil paint depending on its application. 3. A thermoplastic material: A transparent, glass-like plastic polymer (polymethyl methacrylate) that can be cast, molded, and is used in coatings, adhesives, and as a shatter-resistant alternative to glass (e.g., in aquariums, signage). 4. A polymer from acrylonitrile: A synthetic polymer derived from acrylonitrile, used in the manufacture of various plastics and fibers.
- As a fabric:
- The sweater is made of soft acrylic, making it warm and easy to care for.
- This carpet is a blend of wool and acrylic fibers.
- As a paint:
- She prefers using acrylic paints because they dry quickly and are water-soluble.
- The artist created a vibrant mural with acrylics on the wall.
- As a plastic material:
- The display case is made from clear acrylic.
- They used acrylic sheets for the window of the diving helmet.
- "Acrylic nails": Artificial fingernails made from a type of acrylic polymer resin.
- She got a set of acrylic nails for the special event.
- "Acrylic fiber": The specific term for the synthetic textile fiber.
- The yarn is spun from 100% acrylic fiber.
- Acrylics (n., plural): Often used to refer specifically to acrylic paints.
- He works primarily with oils and acrylics.
- Acrylate (n.): A salt or ester of acrylic acid, a key component in acrylic polymers.
- Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) (n.): The polymer from which acrylic fiber is made.
- For fabric: Synthetic fiber, man-made fiber.
- For paint: Polymer paint, plastic-based paint.
- For plastic: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), Plexiglas® (a brand name), Perspex® (a brand name).
- Acrylic resin: The liquid or solid polymer substance used in paints, adhesives, and plastics.
- The coating is based on a tough acrylic resin.
- Acrylic medium: An additive mixed with acrylic paint to change its consistency, drying time, or finish (e.g., gloss medium, matte medium).
- Add a gel medium to the acrylic paint to create texture.
- a synthetic fabric
- used especially by artists
- a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
- polymerized from acrylonitrile