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acrylic

/ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a type of plastic or paint that is used for making things or creating art.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

I prefer acrylic paint because it dries much faster than oil.

She got acrylic nails for the wedding, but they broke after a week.

Learning Path

Full Definition

An acrylic resin.

Related Words

Synonyms:
plasticsynthetic
Antonyms:
Word Family:
acrylics