acrylate

noun

ac·​ry·​late ˈa-krə-ˌlāt How to pronounce acrylate (audio)
1
: a salt or ester of acrylic acid
2

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Many lash glues contain ingredients like formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, latex, or acrylates, which can cause irritation. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Sep. 2025 Nudelman outlined several examples: Styrene: Styrene acrylates copolymer is used in cosmetics for color. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025 The substance incorporates an epoxy–acrylate monomer combined with a photosensitizer compound. Ben Coxworth july 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2025 While specific ingredients vary from formula to formula, nearly all lash glues contain acrylate copolymers that provide the tackiness that holds the lashes in place. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acrylate

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from (acide) acrylique acrylic entry 1 + -ate -ate entry 1

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of acrylate was in 1843

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“Acrylate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrylate. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

acrylate

noun
ac·​ry·​late ˈak-rə-ˌlāt How to pronounce acrylate (audio)
1
: a salt or ester of acrylic acid
2
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