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Etymology

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

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Adjective

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acrylic (not comparable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.
  2. Containing an acrylic resin.

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Noun

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a dab of acrylic paint
 
cast acrylic plastic

acrylic (plural acrylics)

  1. (organic chemistry) An acrylic resin.
  2. (painting) A paint containing an acrylic resin.
    When it comes to painting, I prefer using acrylics as my medium.
  3. A painting executed using such a paint.
  4. A thick sheet of plastic.
  5. A liquid coating system based on an acrylic resin.

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