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acrylic acid

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acrylic acid
n.
An easily polymerized, colorless, corrosive liquid, H2C:CHCOOH, used as a monomer for acrylate resins.

acrylic acid
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless corrosive pungent liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of acrylic resins. Formula: CH2:CHCOOH Systematic name propenoic acid

acrylic acid
A colorless, corrosive liquid that readily forms polymers. It is used to make plastics, paints, synthetic rubbers, and textiles. Chemical formula: C3H4O2.
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Noun1.acrylic acid - an unsaturated liquid carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of acrylic resinsacrylic acid - an unsaturated liquid carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of acrylic resins
carboxylic acid - an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups


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