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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.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

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.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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BASF building new acrylic plant in Brazil: production cost of BASF's Suvinil paint line to drop

SEM images (Figure 3) of the EXP-1 binder and one of the conventional acrylics in HEUR thickened stains containing ultrafine iron oxide pigments indicated that the experimental acrylic had fewer pigment particles exposed at the surface.

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MBS, ABS and acrylic impact modifiers for PVC and other thermoplastic polymers provide good clarity and stress-whitening characteristics.

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In essence, by recommending acrylic bath fixtures to consumers building or remodeling their homes, a contractor becomes the trusted expert that brings quality and luxury to the home.

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CYRO's challenge, according to Business Unit Manager Joe Dubinski, is educating framers about the properties of and uses for acrylic sheet.

CYRO clears the way for acrylic sheet: acrylic sheet maker CYRO industries aims to educate framers about glazing alternatives. (news makers)

Self-crosslinking acrylics have some of the same monomers as thermoplastics, but also have N-methylolamide/acrylamide (NMA/AM) added to make the polymer self-crosslinking.

New acrylics for nonwovens provide better color stability at high temperatures

The most recent addition to the Acrylite Plus compound product line, Acrylite Plus "zdf" impact light-diffusing acrylic molding and extrusion compound, is intended for outdoor light fixtures, panels, displays, and point-of-purchase applications.

Higher light transmittance for outdoor applications. (Materials)

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