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Related to methacrylate: polymethyl methacrylate, Methyl acrylate, ethyl methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate Monomer
meth·ac·ry·late
(mĕth-ăk′rə-lāt′)n.
1. A salt or ester of methacrylic acid, used in the manufacture of certain plastics.
2. A resin derived from methacrylic acid.
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methacrylate
(mɛθˈækrɪˌleɪt)n
1. (Elements & Compounds) any ester of methacrylic acid
2. (Elements & Compounds) See methacrylate resin
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meth•ac•ry•late
(mɛθˈæk rəˌleɪt)n.
an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.
[1860–65]
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