acrylic
Translation
acrylic, acrylic paint, acrylic resin
Examples
She paints with acrylics on canvas.
She paints with acrylics on canvas.
This jumper is made of acrylic.
This sweater is made of acrylic.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) a type of plastic or paint This sweater is made of acrylic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plastic, polymer, resin
Etymology
From French 'acrylique', derived from 'acrolein' (a sharp-smelling liquid), which comes from Latin 'acer' (sharp) + 'olere' (to smell).
Memory Tips
Think of 'A-CRIL-lic' sounding like 'a crystal-like' material, which relates to its clear, plastic nature.