acrylate resin
- noun
- /ˈækrɪleɪt ˈrɛzɪn/
- Specialized
- Due to its glassy properties, acrylate resin is an excellent choice for coatings that require a high gloss finish.
Examples
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Early SLA parts, which were made of acrylate resins, were very brittle, with only mediocre accuracy and a rough surface finish, Jacobs recalled.
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Most importantly, epoxy offers 0.06 percent linear effective shrinkage upon hardening, compared to 0.6 to 1 percent shrinkage for the acrylate resins.
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In addition, high viscosity means that acrylate resins flow very slowly through the small holes in the part.
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The artist used acrylate resin to create a durable and vibrant sculpture.
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Many manufacturers prefer acrylate resin for their adhesives because it bonds well to various surfaces.
Synonyms
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A clear, hard plastic used to make glossy coatings for paintings and strong parts like dental fillings
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Morphology
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.