acrylic

Containing a type of artificial material used in paints, plastics, and protective coverings.

• She uses acrylic paint.
• An acrylic coating protects the surface.
• These clear acrylic panels are lighter than glass.

Common phrases: acrylic paint, acrylic coating, acrylic nails

Made from either of two chemicals called acrylic acid and acrylonitrile.

• The factory produces acrylic fibers.
• Researchers tested several acrylic compounds.
• These acrylic materials are made from acrylonitrile.

Common phrases: acrylic acid, acrylic fiber, acrylic compounds

A paint made with an artificial material, usually mixed with water and drying quickly.

• I paint with acrylics.
• This blue acrylic dries quickly.
• She mixed two acrylics to make a softer green.

Similar words: acrylic paint

Common phrases: paint with acrylic, acrylic on canvas, a tube of acrylic

A thick sheet of plastic, often clear, used instead of glass.

• The cover is made of acrylic.
• We cut the acrylic to fit the window.
• A thick sheet of acrylic protects the display.

Similar words: acrylic sheet

Common phrases: clear acrylic, sheet of acrylic, cut the acrylic

A picture made using paint that contains an artificial material and dries quickly.

• She bought a small acrylic.
• His acrylics hang in the local gallery.
• The exhibition includes an acrylic of the old harbor.

Similar words: acrylic painting

Common phrases: a framed acrylic, acrylic on canvas

A liquid containing an artificial material, spread over a surface to cover or protect it.

• Apply the acrylic evenly.
• The acrylic dried into a waterproof layer.
• Workers spread liquid acrylic over the damaged roof.

Similar words: acrylic coating

Common phrases: apply the acrylic, waterproof acrylic