noun
- salts or esters of methacrylic acid, used in making plastics, resins, and adhesives
Usage: chemistry; plural form
Examples
- Methacrylates are commonly used in dental materials.
- The factory produces various methacrylates for industrial applications.
- Bone cement contains methacrylates that help it harden quickly.
- These methacrylates form strong, clear plastics when polymerized.
- The adhesive contains methacrylates that cure under UV light.
- Methacrylates are key components in many acrylic products.