Polymer Terminology

noun a salt or ester of acrylic acid

• The acrylate monomers are commonly used in the production of adhesives and coatings.
• I spilled some acrylate on my shirt while working on my art project.
• I heard they're using some fancy acrylate stuff in the new nail polish.
• Her emotions were like acrylate, hardening quickly and becoming difficult to change.

noun a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH2=CHCOOH, used in the production of various plastics

• Acrylic acid is commonly used in the production of adhesives and coatings.
• I heard that acrylic acid is a key ingredient in making some types of paint.
• Have you ever worked with that acrylic acid stuff? It's pretty potent.
• Her words cut through the conversation like acrylic acid on glass.

noun a colorless volatile liquid used in the manufacture of acrylic fibers, resins, and plastics

• Acrylonitrile is a chemical compound used in the production of acrylic fibers and resins.
• I heard acrylonitrile is a key ingredient in making certain types of clothing.
• Some people call acrylonitrile 'ACN' in the industry.
• The team's chemistry was like a mixture of acrylonitrile and other elements, creating a strong bond.

noun a chemical compound that is used in the production of plastics and resins

• Adipamide is a compound often used in pharmaceutical research for its unique properties.
• I heard that adipamide is a key ingredient in some beauty products.
• Do you know if adipamide is in that new skincare line everyone is raving about?
• The team's chemistry was like adipamide, working together seamlessly to achieve their goals.

noun a chemical compound that is derived from adipic acid and has two acyl groups

adjective describing a compound or molecule containing two acyl groups

• Adipoyl chloride is a chemical compound used in the synthesis of polymers.
• I heard adipoyl is a key ingredient in making certain types of plastics.
• Do you know where I can get some of that adipoyl stuff for my project?
• His love for cooking was so strong, it was like he had an adipoyl bond with the kitchen.