| acrylic resin n. Any of numerous thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of these acids, or acrylonitrile, used to produce paints, synthetic rubbers, and lightweight plastics. |
acrylic resin
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(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a group of polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, its esters, or amides, used as synthetic rubbers, textiles, paints, adhesives, and as plastics such as Perspex
| acrylic resin Any of numerous thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of these acids, or acrylonitrile, used to produce paints, synthetic rubbers, and lightweight plastics. |
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| Noun | 1. |  acrylic resin - a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesivesAcrilan, polypropenonitrile - acrylic resin used to make a strong soft crease-resistant fabric (trade name Acrilan) polymethyl methacrylate - a transparent plastic used as a substitute for glass synthetic resin - a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics |
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