Methacrylate

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An ester of methacrylic acid, CH2:C(CH3)COOR, R being an organic radical. It is used in the manufacture of plastics.
  • n. A resin derived from methacrylic acid.
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  • n. Any salt or ester of methacrylic acid, especially an ester used in the manufacture of resins and plastics.
  • n. A resin manufactured from methacrylic acid or a methacrylate.
    • Word Usage
    "The chemical, methyl methacrylate, which is used to make fake fingernails, expands when it gets too hot and turns into a gelatin-type material, said Carl"
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