1. a salt or ester of acrylic acid, used in plastics, adhesives, and coatings
Usage: chemistry; commonly used in industrial and commercial applications

1. to treat or combine with an acrylate or acrylic compound
Usage: technical; less common than the noun form

Examples

• Acrylate polymers are widely used in the manufacture of adhesives.
• The paint contains acrylate resins that provide durability and flexibility.
• Methyl acrylate is a key ingredient in many industrial coatings.
• Acrylate-based sealants are popular in construction and automotive applications.
• The chemist decided to acrylate the compound to improve its properties.