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acrylic

[ah-kril´ik]

pertaining to polymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or acrylonitrile, such as acrylic resins used in making dental restorations, prostheses, and appliances.

a·cryl·ic

(ă-kril'ik),

Denoting certain synthetic plastic resins derived from acrylic acid.
See also: acrylic resin.

acrylic

/acryl·ic/ (ah-kril´ik) pertaining to or containing polymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or acrylonitrile; see also under resin.

acrylic

A synthetic material used to make resins and plastics.

Dentistry
A plastic used to bond false teeth, retainers, and other dental appliances.

acrylic

Dentistry A plastic used to bond false teeth, retainers, and other dental devices

a·cryl·ic

(ă-kril'ik)

Denoting certain synthetic plastic resins derived from acrylic acid.

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