polymethyl methacrylate
noun1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A thermoplastic transparent plastic manufactured by the polymerization of methyl methacrylate, often used in place of glass - it being lighter, softer and not shattering on impact.
- Synonyms
- PMMA, acrylic, plexiglass
- Related terms
- Perspex, Plexiglas