acrylic

[əˈkrɪlɪk]

acrylic Definition

• 1. a type of plastic that is used especially for making clothes or paint
• 2. a paint made from a synthetic resin emulsion

Using acrylic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acrylic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She bought an acrylic sweater.

• Example

  The artist used acrylic paint to create the portrait.

• Example

  The fabric is a blend of wool and acrylic.

Phrases with acrylic

• acrylic fiber

  a synthetic fiber made from polymers of acrylic esters or acrylonitrile

  Example

  The blanket is made of acrylic fiber.

• acrylic nails

  artificial nails made of acrylic resin

  Example

  She got acrylic nails for the wedding.

• acrylic sheet

  a flat, transparent plastic sheet made of acrylic resin

  Example

  The window is covered with an acrylic sheet.

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Summary: acrylic in Brief

'Acrylic' [əˈkrɪlɪk] refers to a type of plastic used in clothing and paint. It is often used to make synthetic fibers, such as 'acrylic fiber,' and artificial nails, known as 'acrylic nails.' 'Acrylic' can also refer to a flat, transparent plastic sheet, called an 'acrylic sheet.'