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Noun (4 meanings)

1. polymerized from acrylonitrile.

acrylic fiber, acrylic

acrylic is a type of:

man-made fiber, synthetic fiber (noun) - fiber created from natural materials or by chemical processes

2. a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives.

acrylic, acrylic resin, acrylate resin

acrylic is a type of:

synthetic resin (noun) - a resin having a polymeric structure

types of acrylic:

polymethyl methacrylate (noun) - a transparent plastic used as a substitute for glass
polypropenonitrile, Acrilan (noun) - acrylic resin used to make a strong soft crease-resistant fabric (trade name Acrilan)

3. used especially by artists.

acrylic, acrylic paint

acrylic is a type of:

paint, pigment (noun) - a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid)

4. a synthetic fabric.

acrylic is a type of:

fabric, cloth, material, textile (noun) - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

types of acrylic:

Courtelle (noun) - an acrylic fabric resembling wool
Orlon (noun) - an acrylic fiber or the lightweight crease-resistant fabric made with Orlon yarns