Etymology

methacrylate

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Today it means: Any salt or ester of methacrylic acid, especially an ester used in the manufacture of resins and plastics. Full definition →

English methacrylic
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  1. Englishmeth-
  2. Englishacrylic
  3. Englishmethacrylic
  4. English todaymethacrylate

From methacrylic + -ate (“salt or ester”).

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