acrylica‧cryl‧ic /əˈkrɪlɪk/ adjective 
Word Origin
Word OriginWORD ORIGINacrylic
ExamplesOrigin:
1800-1900 acrolein chemical compound (19-21 centuries), from Greek akr- ( ➔ ACRONYM) + Latin olere ‘to smell’EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- Grounds include traditional white lead primer, alkyd primer, acrylic primer, oil emulsion grounds and gesso.
- However, other supports such as acrylic primed canvas or board are also perfectly suitable.
- Many techniques are available with acrylic paints, so there is not one type of brush suitable for all acrylic techniques.
- Most of these are water-based acrylic paints, are quick drying and have a low odour.
- Solid acrylic cylinders are $ 30 for a set of three; 2-inch diameter, 2, 3 and 6 inches long.
- Some acrylic easels are rigid with prongs or lips to hold the object.
- They represent a wide range of water-based media, from gouache and acrylic to transparent watercolors.
- You know like the acrylic windows.
WORD SETS► Material & Textiles
Collocationsacetate, nounacrylic, adjectivealpaca, nounangora, nounastrakhan, nounbaize, nounbatik, nounbind, verbbinding, nounbolt, nounbroadloom, nounbrocade, nounbrushed, adjectivebuckram, nounbuckskin, nounburlap, nouncalico, nouncambric, nouncamelhair, nouncandlewick, nouncanvas, nouncard, nouncard, verbcarpeting, nouncashmere, nouncatgut, nouncellulose, nounchamois, nouncheesecloth, nounchenille, nounchiffon, nounchintz, nounchintzy, adjectivecoal tar, nouncoir, nouncorduroy, nouncotton, nouncotton gin, nouncrepe, nouncrisp, adjectiveDacron, noundamask, noundenim, noundowny, adjectivedrapery, noundrill, noundrugget, nounductile, adjectiveelastic, nounelastic, adjectiveelectroplate, verbfelt, nounfibre, nounfustian, nounhaircloth, nounhank, nounhardboard, nounhomespun, adjectivekapok, nounkhaki, nounkid, nounlace, nounlamé, nounleather, nounleatherette, nounlinen, nounlint, nounLycra, nounmaterial, nounmercerized cotton, nounmerino, nounmesh, nounmoleskin, nounmoquette, nounmorocco, nounmuslin, nounnap, nounnetting, nounnonflammable, adjectivenylon, nounoilcloth, nounorgandie, nounpadding, nounpaisley, nounpattern, nounpelt, nounpercale, nounpigskin, nounpile, nounpine, nounpinewood, nounpique, nounpitch pine, nounplaid, nounplastic, adjectiveplating, nounplush, nounpolyester, nounpoplin, nounpre-shrunk, adjectiveraw, adjectiverawhide, nounrayon, nounreinforced concrete, nounremnant, nounrendering, nounresin, nounresonant, adjectiverope, nounsackcloth, nounsatin, nounscratchy, adjectiveseam, nounseersucker, nounselvedge, nounserge, nounsheepskin, nounsheer, adjectivesilk, nounsilken, adjectivesilkworm, nounspin, verbspindle, nounspinner, nounspinning wheel, nounstockinette, nounstretch, nounsuede, nounsuiting, nounswag, nounswatch, nountaffeta, nountan, verbtanner, nounterrycloth, nounTerylene, nounthread, nountimber, nountowelling, nountulle, nountweed, nountweedy, adjectivetwill, nounupholstery, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvoile, nounwatered silk, nounwebbing, nounwool, nounworsted, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► paint
acrylic paints or cloth are made from chemical substances, not natural substances· Grasses are applied in fine, light lines using a fine brush loaded with acrylic paint.· She was naked except for a tampax and a lot of acrylic paint.
► paints· Over recent years, acrylic paints and synthetic brushes have been developed.· Many techniques are available with acrylic paints, so there is not one type of brush suitable for all acrylic techniques.· What kind of brush is required by the artist working with acrylic paints?· Selection of liquid acrylic paints of various viscosities.· Most of these are water-based acrylic paints, are quick drying and have a low odour.· All the brushes mentioned have been recommended by the manufacturers as appropriate for use with acrylic paints.· For thick, impasto techniques it is preferable to use traditional acrylic paints.