English noun: acrylic | |||
1. | acrylic (substance) polymerized from acrylonitrile | ||
Synonyms | acrylic fiber | ||
Broader (hypernym) | man-made fiber, synthetic fiber | ||
2. | acrylic (substance) a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives | ||
Synonyms | acrylate resin, acrylic resin | ||
Broader (hypernym) | synthetic resin | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Acrilan, polymethyl methacrylate, polypropenonitrile | ||
3. | acrylic (artifact) used especially by artists | ||
Synonyms | acrylic paint | ||
Broader (hypernym) | paint, pigment | ||
4. | acrylic (artifact) a synthetic fabric | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Courtelle, Orlon | ||