acrylic resin


acrylic resin

noun

Definition of ACRYLIC RESIN

: a glassy thermoplastic made by polymerizing acrylic acid or methacrylic acid or a derivative of either and used for cast and molded parts or as coatings and adhesives

First Known Use of ACRYLIC RESIN

1936

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