acryl·ic
ə-ˈkri-lik 
1
: of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
acrylic polymers
2
: made or consisting of an acrylic
an acrylic window
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b
: a paint in which the vehicle is an acrylic resin
c
: a painting done in an acrylic resin
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Noun
a painting done in acrylics
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Around it, chrome metal chairs by Frank Wardle and, on the kitchen worktop, a pair of candleholders in acrylic glass and brass (Galerie Paradis).
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The intraocular lenses are made of silicone, acrylic, or other plastics and are coated in material to protect the eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The show will feature oil paintings, acrylic, mixed media and resin art.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Around it, chrome metal chairs by Frank Wardle and, on the kitchen worktop, a pair of candleholders in acrylic glass and brass (Galerie Paradis).
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The intraocular lenses are made of silicone, acrylic, or other plastics and are coated in material to protect the eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Acrylic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrylic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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acryl·ic
ə-ˈkril-ik
: of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
acrylic polymers
acrylic
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