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
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The project, made of fiberglass and acrylic resin, was in the works for two months.
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These are then freeze-dried before being encased in an acrylic resin, all by hand.
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First Known Use of acrylic resin
1940
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acrylic resin
medical Definition of acrylic resin
: a glassy acrylic thermoplastic made by polymerizing acrylic or methacrylic acid or a derivative of either and used for cast and molded parts (as of medical prostheses and dental appliances) or as coatings and adhesives
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