synthetic resin

/sɪnˌθɛdɪk ˌrɛzən/

Other forms: synthetic resins

Definitions of synthetic resin

1. noun

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

   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