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

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Recent Examples on the Web The project, made of fiberglass and acrylic resin, was in the works for two months. — Washington Post, "Harvey Weinstein ‘Casting Couch’ statue debuts pre-Oscars," 2 Mar. 2018 These are then freeze-dried before being encased in an acrylic resin, all by hand. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "An Artist Has Frozen Flowers in Time, and Now You Can Shop Them at Opening Ceremony," 9 Feb. 2018

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acrylic resin

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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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