alkyd

1 9.6

A durable man-made material used in paints, varnishes, and glues

noun
/ˈæl.kɪd/

Specialized

: alquídico

For many years, lead-based alkyds were the most popular coating for water storage tank exteriors.
alkyd medium
alkyd paint
alkyd resin

Examples

For tanks with lead-based alkyd finishes, these coatings provide a good base coat that prevents lifting for effective overcoating of hazardous lead particles.

Academic text (1996)
Acrylics are available for use as primers or topcoats on tank exteriors and are an attractive alternative to alkyd and polyurethane finishes.

Academic text (1996)
The artist chose an alkyd paint for its quick drying time and durability on canvas.
Many manufacturers recommend alkyd resins for their improved adhesion in exterior paints.
For restoration projects, alkyd varnish is often preferred due to its long-lasting finish.

Synonyms

resin

vsalkyd

Specialized

26 4.4

A thick sticky substance from plants or made by people for glue and plastic

is narrower in scope and denotes a manufactured durable type for paints and varnishes

alkyd resin

vsalkyd

Specialized

8.5

A man-made liquid that makes paints and varnishes dry hard and last longer

is a specific durable synthetic type made for paint and varnish use

Compounds

alkyd resin

Specialized

8.5

A man-made liquid that makes paints and varnishes dry hard and last longer

Surface Forms

alkyd singular

alkyds plural

Morphology

alkyd = alcohol + acid (opaque) = alcohol + acid

Although historically coined from 'alcohol' + 'acid' (a technical blending), the resulting term denotes a specific industrial resin and is not inferable by average learners from those component words.

Etymology

The word alkyd comes from joining parts of alcohol and acid, because these resins are made from alcohols and acids. So the name helps you remember that an alkyd is a strong, plastic-like resin used in paints, varnishes, and adhesives.