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acrylic

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

A painting executed using such a paint.

Pronunciation

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uhkrilik

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əkˈɹɪlɪk

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Definition

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noun

  1. painting

    A paint containing an acrylic resin.

  2. paintingorganic chemistry

    An acrylic resin.

  3. A painting executed using such a paint.

  4. A thick sheet of plastic.

adjective

  1. Containing an acrylic resin.

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  • “The artist used bright acrylic paints to create a vibrant landscape.”

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Synonyms

Sense: paint containing an acrylic resin

acrylic resinTechnicalacrylic paint

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