methacrylate

noun

meth·​ac·​ry·​late ˌme-ˈtha-krə-ˌlāt 

1

: a salt or ester of methacrylic acid

2

: an acrylic resin or plastic made from a derivative of methacrylic acid

Examples of methacrylate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their work ultimately led to the creation of the first synthetic hydrogel made from poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate), or pHEMA. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

Methyl methacrylate can cause damage to the skin and respiratory system. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 28 May 2026

Methyl methacrylate is a volatile, flammable liquid often used in the manufacture of resins and plastics, according to the EPA. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2026

Methyl methacrylate, the substance inside the tank at the center of the chemical incident at the Garden Grove site, is a VOC. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing methacrylate

• methyl methacrylate
• polymethyl methacrylate

Rhymes for methacrylate

• cacodylate
• carboxylate
• acrylate
• billet
• skillet
• willet

Medical Definition

methacrylate

noun

meth·​ac·​ry·​late (ˈ)meth-ˈak-rə-ˌlāt 

1

: a salt or ester of methacrylic acid

2

: an acrylic resin or plastic made from a derivative of methacrylic acid

especially : methyl methacrylate