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synthetic resin

DEFINITIONS OF: synthetic resin

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n a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics

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acrylate resin, acrylic, acrylic resin
a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
polyethylene, polythene
a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
allyl resin
a resin derived from allyl alcohol that hardens when cured; used as an adhesive
urea-formaldehyde resin
a clear thermosetting resin made from urea and formaldehyde and used in electrical fittings, adhesives, and finishes
alkyd, alkyd resin
a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints
phenolic, phenolic resin, phenoplast
a thermosetting resin
epoxy, epoxy glue, epoxy resin
a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
melamine resin
a thermosetting resin formed from melamine and an aldehyde; used in molded products, adhesives, and coatings
polyester
any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
polyvinyl resin, vinyl polymer, vinyl resin
a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group
Acrilan, polypropenonitrile
acrylic resin used to make a strong soft crease-resistant fabric (trade name Acrilan)
polymethyl methacrylate
a transparent plastic used as a substitute for glass
PVA, polyvinyl acetate
a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives
PVC, polyvinyl chloride
a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables
cinnamene, phenylethylene, styrene, vinylbenzene
a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene
Crazy Glue
a commercial brand of epoxy glue
polyester fiber
a quick-drying resilient synthetic fiber consisting primarily of polyester
Type of:
resin, rosin
any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
polymer
a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
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