Acrylic vs. Polystyrene

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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 insulationADVERTISEMENT
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