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acrylic

[uh-kril-ik] / əˈkrɪl ɪk /


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The tweens came down from Napa, Calif., to showcase their acrylic comic-strip painting featuring Mexican soccer player Alexis Vega, who channels his Mesoamerican ancestors when scoring the victory goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The tank contains a toxic chemical known as methyl methacrylate, or MMA, which makes acrylic plastics and can cause eye, skin and breathing issues, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The film is made from acrylic and covered with extremely small structures known as nanopillars.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Baker, who mostly uses oil and acrylic paint, said the "crazy" situation had made her realise how powerful social media can be.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The tufts of the acrylic nylon carpets tickled the ankles of anyone kind enough to walk on them.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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