acrylic acrylic /əˈkrɪlɪk/

noun

1. A synthetic fabric  ( acrylic )
   a synthetic fabric
    The sweater, made of acrylic, felt soft to the touch.
   The sweater, made of acrylic, felt soft to the touch.
   
   
2. Used especially by artists  ( acrylic , acrylic paint )
   used especially by artists
    The artist used acrylic paint to create a beautiful abstract painting
   The artist used acrylic paint to create a beautiful abstract painting
   
   
3. A glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives  ( acrylate resin , acrylic , acrylic resin )
   a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
   
4. Polymerized from acrylonitrile  ( acrylic , acrylic fiber )
   polymerized from acrylonitrile