acrylic

acrylic
    n 1: polymerized from acrylonitrile [syn: {acrylic fiber},
         {acrylic}]
    2: a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in
       coatings and adhesives [syn: {acrylic}, {acrylic resin},
       {acrylate resin}]
    3: used especially by artists [syn: {acrylic}, {acrylic paint}]
    4: a synthetic fabric
    

Acrylic \A*cryl"ic\, a.
   1. A paint in which the pigment is suspended in a solution of
      an {acrylic resin}, which dries to a hard film on exposure
      to air.
      [PJC]

   2. A painting made using an acrylic paint; as, he donated
      several of his acrylics to the museum.
      [PJC]

   3. Same as {acrylic resin}.
      [PJC]

   4. Same as {acrylic fiber}.
      [PJC]
    

acrylic \a*cryl"ic\ ([.a]*kr[i^]l"[i^]k), a.
   1. (Chem.) Of or containing acryl, the hypothetical radical
      ({R.CH:CH.CO-}) of which acrolein ({H2C:CH.CHO}) is the
      hydride; as, acrylic acid. The characteristic residue in
      an acrylic compound is the carbonyl group attached
      directly to an ethylenic carbon.
      [1913 Webster +PJC]

   2. Of or pertaining to a derivative of acrylic acid, or an
      object consisting mostly of an {acrylic resin}; as, an
      acrylic window.
      [PJC]
    

43 Moby Thesaurus words for "acrylic":
      Bakelite, Buna, Celluloid, Formica, Lucite, Mylar, PVC, Perspex,
      Plexiglas, Styrofoam, Teflon, acetate, acetate nitrate, alkyd,
      aminoplast, casein plastic, cellophane, cellulose acetate,
      cellulose ether, cellulose nitrate, cellulosic, coumarone-indene,
      epoxy, fluorocarbon plastic, furane, lignin, melamine, multiresin,
      neoprene, nitrate, nylon, phenolic urea, polyester,
      polymeric amide, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride,
      resinoid, silicone resin, tetrafluoroethylene, urea,
      urea formaldehyde, vinyl