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Acrylic Definition & Meaning

acrylic
noun
  1. polymerized from acrylonitrile
  2. a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
  3. used especially by artists
  4. a synthetic fabric

"Acrylic" in song lyrics

See how acrylic is used in real songs:

  • "I don't care if your nails are real or acrylic"
    Grafh — I Don't Care
  • "extruded acrylic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pool acrylic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "acrylic"

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Frequently asked questions

What does acrylic mean?
polymerized from acrylonitrile a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives used especially by artists a synthetic fabric
What part of speech is acrylic?
Acrylic is a noun.
How many definitions does acrylic have?
Acrylic has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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