"acrylic" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: man-made fiber, synthetic fiber - fiber created from natural materials or by chemical processes

same as: acrylic fiber
is a type of: synthetic resin - a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics
subtypes:
- acrilan, 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
same as: acrylate resin, acrylic resin
is a type of: paint, pigment - a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

same as: acrylic paint
is a type of: cloth, fabric, material, textile - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
subtypes:
- courtelle - an acrylic fabric resembling wool
- orlon - an acrylic fiber or the lightweight crease-resistant fabric made with Orlon yarns