noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Misspelling of Plexiglas. alt-of, misspelling
2. 2
   polymethyl methacrylate (polymer of methyl methacrylate), a tough transparent plastic used sometimes in lieu of glass. countable, uncountable

   "The wall and door of the compartment on the corridor side are of plexiglass, fully curtained on the inside."

3. 3
   a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

plexiglaspolymethyl methacrylatepolymethyl methacrylate

Example

More examples

"She makes trinkets out of plexiglass."

Etymology

Borrowed from German Plexiglas, a trademark.

Related phrases

methyl methacrylatepolymethyl methacrylate

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