methacrylate

noun — 2 senses

methacrylate

noun

Etymology From methacrylic + -ate (“salt or ester”).

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any salt or ester of methacrylic acid, especially an ester used in the manufacture of resins and plastics.

A resin manufactured from methacrylic acid or a methacrylate.

Derived terms: dimethacrylate, glycolmethacrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, monomethacrylate, polymethylmethacrylate, polymethyl methacrylate

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