acrylic

/əˈkrɪlɪk/
adjective
  1. Made of or relating to acrylic plastic or acrylic paint.
    • She used an acrylic brush to apply the paint to the canvas.
    • He wore an acrylic sweater that kept him warm in the winter.
    • The acrylic sheet was cut into small squares for the craft project.
noun
  1. A type of strong, clear plastic used to make things like windows, signs, and paint.
    • The aquarium was made of thick acrylic so visitors could see the fish clearly.
    • The store's sign was made of colorful acrylic that glowed at night.
    • She replaced the old glass window with a lighter acrylic panel.
  2. A type of paint that uses a plastic binder and dries quickly, often used by artists.
    • He bought a set of acrylics to paint a landscape on canvas.
    • The art class focused on blending colors with acrylics.
    • Acrylics are popular because they clean up easily with water.
  3. A synthetic fiber used to make fabrics like sweaters and blankets.
    • The blanket was 100% acrylic and felt very light.
    • This sweater is made of acrylic, so it's warm and easy to wash.
    • Acrylic is often blended with wool to make the fabric softer.
What does "acrylic" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean