perspex

/'pə:speks/

Thân thiện

A clear perspex sheet protects the museum exhibit.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin: "Perspex" is a brand name for a type of clear, rigid plastic made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). It is known for its high optical clarity, strength, and weather resistance, often used as a lightweight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The museum display case was made of Perspex to protect the artifacts.
  • For safety reasons, the windows in the laboratory were replaced with Perspex.

Advanced Usage

• As a generic term: While "Perspex" is a trademark, it is often used generically (especially in British English) to refer to clear acrylic sheets of any brand.
  • He cut a sheet of perspex to size for the model.
• In manufacturing contexts: The term is used when specifying materials for fabrication.
  • The prototype was fabricated using 10mm thick Perspex.

Variants and Related Words

• Plexiglas (noun): Another major brand name for a similar acrylic plastic material, more common in American English.
• Acrylic (noun): The general term for the type of plastic polymer. "Perspex" is a brand of acrylic sheet.
• Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) (noun): The full chemical name for the material.

Synonyms

• Acrylic glass: A common synonym emphasizing its glass-like properties.
• Plexiglass: The trademarked term often used synonymously in the US.

Related Phrases

• Perspex sheet: A standard phrase referring to a flat piece of this material.
  • We need to order a Perspex sheet for the new sign.
• Perspex box: A common item made from this material for display or storage.
  • The award was presented in a custom Perspex box.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lucite
• Perspex