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That’s enough to generate 50,000 metric tons of the monomer a year for repolymerizing into polyester.—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026 Acrylics are applied onto a buffed nail with a mix of powder and liquid monomer, shaped onto your nails with a brush, then air-dried.—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025 Derived from rose oil, the monomer was already known for being flexible, mechanically stable, and biodegradable.—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2025 What’s involved: An acrylic manicure involves creating a hard layer that’s bonded to your natural nails by combining two elements, a liquid monomer and a powder polymer.—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monomer