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acrylic

Pronunciation: [əˈkrɪlɪk]

Word

Learn how to use acrylic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “materials”

(noun) a type of plastic that is clear and can be used for many different things. It is often used to make things like signs, display cases, and sometimes even glasses.

Example

The artist loved to paint on acrylic because it dries quickly and is very bright.

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She didn't like using acrylic, so she preferred working with oil paints instead.

Example

What do you think about using acrylic for the new display?

Context: “materials”

(adjective) describing anything made from the acrylic plastic. When something is called acrylic, it usually means it is made from that clear, strong material.

Example

The acrylic vase looked beautiful in the sunlight and showed off the flowers nicely.

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The fabric was not acrylic; it was made from cotton, which felt softer.

Example

Is this sweater made of acrylic or wool?

How to pronounce acrylic

Pronunciation: [əˈkrɪlɪk]

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