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acrylic

[uh-kril-ik] / əˈkrɪl ɪk /


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Using modern materials and technologies, including laser-cut timber and acrylic, programmable LED lighting, and electronic control systems, they adapted Hamilton's clockwork-based design for today's audience.

From Science Daily • May 2, 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

A wooden Apple I case, a clear acrylic Macintosh, a large iPod prototype and other items from Apple’s past fill the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Much of the stuff of modern life, from nylon yarn to PVC pipes to acrylic paint, ultimately comes from fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

She taps on my window with the hard acrylic nail of her index finger.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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