Acrylic vs. Polystyrene

Acrylic vs. Polystyrene — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Acrylic and Polystyrene

Acrylicadjective

(organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.

Polystyrenenoun

(organic chemistry) A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.

Acrylicadjective

Containing an acrylic resin.

Polystyrenenoun

(organic chemistry) An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH2CHphenylR.

Acrylicnoun

(organic chemistry) An acrylic resin.

Polystyrenenoun

a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic;

expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation
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Acrylicnoun

A paint containing an acrylic resin.

When it comes to painting, i prefer using acrylics as my medium.

Acrylicnoun

A painting executed using such a paint.

Acrylicnoun

A thick sheet of plastic.

Acrylicnoun

A liquid coating system based on an acrylic resin

Acrylicnoun

polymerized from acrylonitrile

Acrylicnoun

a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives

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Acrylicnoun

used especially by artists

Acrylicnoun

a synthetic fabric