methacrylate

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meth·ac·ry·late

M0252500 (mĕth-ăk′rə-lāt′)n.1. A salt or ester of methacrylic acid, used in the manufacture of certain plastics.2. A resin derived from methacrylic acid.
[meth- + acryl(ic) + -ate.]

methacrylate

(mɛθˈækrɪˌleɪt) n1. (Elements & Compounds) any ester of methacrylic acid2. (Elements & Compounds) See methacrylate resin

meth•ac•ry•late

(mɛθˈæk rəˌleɪt)

n. an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid. [1860–65]