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methacrylate
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meth·ac·ry·late  (mth-kr-lt)
n.
1. An ester of methacrylic acid, CH2:C(CH3)COOR, R being an organic radical. It is used in the manufacture of plastics.
2. A resin derived from methacrylic acid.
[meth- + acryl(ic) + -ate.]
methacrylate [mɛθˈækrɪˌleɪt]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any ester of methacrylic acid
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) See methacrylate resin
methacrylate  (mth-kr-lt)
1. An ester of methacrylic acid, having the general formula C4H3O2R, where R is an organic radical. Methacrylates are used in the manufacture of plastics.
2. A resin derived from methacrylic acid.


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