acrylic

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Etymology

From acryl + -ic, from acrolein, from + olere.

Pronunciation

• (British, America) IPA: /ə.ˈkɹɪl.ɪk/

Adjective

acrylic (not comparable)

1. (organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.
2. Containing an acrylic resin.

Translations

• Italian: acrilico
• Portuguese: acrílico
• Spanish: acrílico

Translations

• Italian: acrilico

Noun

acrylic (plural acrylics)

1. (organic chemistry) An acrylic resin.
2. (painting) A paint containing an acrylic resin.

   When it comes to painting, I prefer using acrylics as my medium.

3. A painting executed using such a paint.
4. A thick sheet of plastic.
5. A liquid coating system based on an acrylic resin.

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