acrylic
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acrylic
A synthetic plastic (polymethyl methacrylate) often used as shatter-resistant glass (acrylic glass) or as a fiber for textiles.
Die Vitrine hat eine Haube aus Acryl, um den Staub abzuhalten.
The display case has a cover made of acrylic to keep the dust out.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. If it is about materials, construction, or furniture (e.g., 'Platte' (panel), 'Glas' (glass)), it means the plastic. If it is about art, painting, or colors (e.g., 'Leinwand' (canvas), 'Pinsel' (brush)), it means the paint.
Das Regalbrett ist aus massivem Acryl gefertigt.
The shelf board is made of solid acrylic.
In the meaning of the material, 'Acryl' (acrylic) is very often used as a defining element in compounds such as 'Acrylglas' (acrylic glass) or 'Acrylplatte' (acrylic sheet/panel). The phrase 'aus Acryl' (made of acrylic) is also typical.
Die Fensterscheibe des Spielhauses ist aus bruchsicherem Acrylglas.
The windowpane of the playhouse is made of shatterproof acrylic glass.
When 'Acryl' (acrylic) means the paint, it is often used with the verb 'malen' (to paint) and the preposition 'mit' (with). A common compound is 'Acrylfarbe' (acrylic paint).
Ich male am liebsten mit Acryl, weil die Farben so schnell trocknen.
I prefer painting with acrylic because the colors dry so quickly.
glass / jar
'das Glas' and 'das Acryl' can be confused because acrylic, as a transparent material, can look similar to glass. 'Glas', however, is the hard, breakable material that windows, bottles, and drinking glasses, for example, are made of. 'Acryl' is a plastic. It can be transparent and is often used as shatter-resistant acrylic glass. If something breaks easily and is really made of glass, you say 'Glas'. If it is a plastic, even if it looks like glass, 'Acryl' is more precise.
Für das Schild vor dem Laden nimmt die Firma Acryl, weil es leichter und stabiler ist.
For the sign in front of the shop, the company uses acrylic because it is lighter and more durable.
Beim Umzug ist das Glas der alten Lampe zerbrochen.
During the move, the glass of the old lamp broke.