das Acryl
Translation
acrylic, acrylic resin
Examples
Das Bild ist mit Acryl gemalt.
The picture is painted with acrylics.
Die Scheibe ist aus Acryl, nicht aus Glas.
The pane is made of acrylic, not glass.
Grammar Patterns
made ((of sth.)) to be made of sth. The tabletop is made of acrylic.
to paint ((with sth.)) to paint with sth. She prefers to paint with acrylics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kunststoff (plastic), Plexiglas (Plexiglas)
Etymology
From Greek 'akros' (topmost) + 'hyle' (matter), referring to acrolein, an acrid substance.
Memory Tips
Think of 'acrylic' nails or 'acrylic' paint. It's an international word for a specific type of plastic.