noun
- Plural of acrylate; salts or esters of acrylic acid, or compounds containing the acrylate group, widely used in adhesives, coatings, and polymers.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Acrylates are key components in many industrial adhesives and sealants.
- The paint formulation includes several types of acrylates for improved durability.
- Methyl acrylates are commonly used in the production of acrylic plastics.
- Acrylates provide excellent water resistance in modern coatings.
- The polymer was synthesized from a mixture of acrylates and other monomers.