/euh kril"ik/ , adj.
1. of or derived from acrylic acid.
n.
2. See acrylic fiber .
3. See acrylic resin .
4. a paint, prepared esp. for artists, in which an acrylic resin serves as a vehicle.
5. a painting done with this type of paint: She sold several acrylics during the show.
[ 1855-60; ACR(OLEIN) + -YL + -IC ]