methacrylate

noun

meth·​ac·​ry·​late ˌme-ˈtha-krə-ˌlāt How to pronounce methacrylate (audio)
1
: a salt or ester of methacrylic acid
2
: an acrylic resin or plastic made from a derivative of methacrylic acid

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People who come into contact with glycidyl methacrylate may feel as if their eyes, nose, mouth and skin are burning, the city fire department said. — John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 The company said the industrial chemical glycidyl methacrylate is used to make certain plastics, paints and coatings perform better. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Glycol methacrylate, an industrial coating product, was released into the air Tuesday night, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz told reporters Wednesday morning. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 Glycidyl methacrylate is an irritant that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin, according to the city of Toledo. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for methacrylate

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1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of methacrylate was in 1865

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methacrylate

noun
meth·​ac·​ry·​late (ˈ)meth-ˈak-rə-ˌlāt How to pronounce methacrylate (audio)
1
: a salt or ester of methacrylic acid
2
: an acrylic resin or plastic made from a derivative of methacrylic acid
especially : methyl methacrylate

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