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acrylate resin

acrylate resin

7.5
A hard, clear plastic used for paint, glues, and molding
  • noun
  • /ˈækrɪleɪt ˈrɛzɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : resina acrílica
  • Due to its glassy properties, acrylate resin is an excellent choice for coatings that require a high gloss finish.

Examples

  • Early SLA parts, which were made of acrylate resins, were very brittle, with only mediocre accuracy and a rough surface finish, Jacobs recalled.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Most importantly, epoxy offers 0.06 percent linear effective shrinkage upon hardening, compared to 0.6 to 1 percent shrinkage for the acrylate resins.

    Academic text (1995)
  • In addition, high viscosity means that acrylate resins flow very slowly through the small holes in the part.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The artist used acrylate resin to create a durable and vibrant sculpture.

  • Many manufacturers prefer acrylate resin for their adhesives because it bonds well to various surfaces.

Synonyms

acrylic resin
vsacrylate resin
  • Specialized
5.8

A clear, hard plastic used to make glossy coatings for paintings and strong parts like dental fillings

is the same material but named for its acrylate polymer origin

How Rigid

glass
785 1.0
acrylate resin
  • Specialized
7.5
plastic
798 1.0
rubber
230 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

acrylate + resin

The meaning 'a resin made from acrylate' is directly compositional from 'acrylate' (a compound derived from acrylic acid) + 'resin' (a polymerous/sticky substance). This noun–noun compound follows a transparent formation pattern common across languages and would be understandable to a learner who knows both constituents, despite being technical.

Etymology

Acrylate resin combines acrylate (from 'acrylic', a shiny plastic made by joining many small parts) and resin (a sticky, glue-like substance), so you can picture a glassy, sticky material. That's why 'acrylate resin' means a man-made, glassy resin used for coatings, molds, and adhesives.