acrylic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun polymerized from acrylonitrile
  2. noun a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
  3. noun used especially by artists

Etymology

From acryl + -ic, from acrolein, from Latin acer (“sharp”) + olere (“to smell”).

Synonyms

acrylic fiber

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