acrylate

noun
ac·​ry·​late | \ ˈa-krə-ˌlāt How to pronounce acrylate (audio) \

Definition of acrylate

1 : a salt or ester of acrylic acid

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The Miracle Glossing Shampoo combines Inca nut oil and acrylates copolymer to promote hair growth, balance, texture and touchable shine. 3. Anna Hecht, CNN Underscored, "It's a 10 just launched its new Blow Dry Collection," 15 May 2018 Rather, it's got hydrating, botanical, and firming ones, along with acrylates that help the gel stick to your skin. Cady Drell, Glamour, "This Japanese Gel Leaves My Skin So Smooth, It's Crazy," 19 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of acrylate

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for acrylate

borrowed from French, from (acide) acrylique acrylic entry 1 + -ate -ate entry 1

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acrylate

noun
ac·​ry·​late | \ ˈak-rə-ˌlāt How to pronounce acrylate (audio) \

Medical Definition of acrylate

1 : a salt or ester of acrylic acid