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🧪 Related to plastics ⚗️ A chemical compound
methacrylic

methacrylic

9.5
Related to a type of acid used to make plastics and resins
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɛθəˈkrɪlɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : metacrilático
  • The container was made from a durable methacrylic plastic that resists cracking.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the properties of methacrylic resins in dental materials.

  • The company developed a new methacrylic polymer for use in lightweight car parts.

  • The methacrylic paint dries quickly.

  • Many artists prefer methacrylic paints for their vibrant colors.

  • The company developed a new methacrylic polymer for use in lightweight car parts.

  • Researchers studied the properties of methacrylic resins in dental materials.

  • The container was made from a durable methacrylic plastic that resists cracking.

Synonyms

methacrylate
vsmethacrylic
  • Specialized
9.3

Made from a clear strong plastic used in glue and dental fillings

is about substances derived specifically from the acid form used in plastics and resins

Compounds

methacrylic acid
  • Specialized
8.2

A chemical used to make plastics and dental materials

Surface Forms

methacrylic positive

Morphology

methacrylic = acrylic (semi-transparent) = meth + acrylic

The formation meth- + acrylic is clear as a chemical naming pattern, but understanding the exact chemical relation requires domain knowledge.

Etymology

The word methacrylic comes from the parts methyl, meaning 'a small chemical part', and acrylic, meaning 'a common kind of plastic or paint'. So a methacrylic material is like acrylic but made from that specific chemical type, which is why we use the word for plastics and resins.