acrylic acid

Definitions of acrylic acid
  1. noun
    an unsaturated liquid carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of acrylic resins
    synonyms: propenoic acid
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    type of:
    carboxylic acid
    an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
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