acryl·ic
/əˈkrɪlɪk/ noun
[1843 borrowed from French (acide) acrylique, partial translation (with addition of the suffix -ique -ic entry 1) of German Acrylsäure, with acryl- from Acrolein acrolein + -yl -yl]
- A clear, durable thermoplastic used as a lightweight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass; chemically known as polymethyl methacrylate. “The aquarium walls are made of thick acrylic.”
- A fast-drying medium made of color pigments suspended in a polymer emulsion, which becomes water-resistant when dry. “She used vibrant acrylics to finish the canvas.”
/əˈkɹɪl.ɪk/ adjective
- Made of, or containing, polymers derived from a liquid organic acid (C₃H₄O₂) or its derivatives "She wore an acrylic sweater that was both stylish and warm."