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.
acrylic
A fast-drying paint based on plastic, used by artists. Often used as a short form of 'Acrylfarbe' (acrylic paint).
Für dieses Bild habe ich mit Acryl auf Leinwand gemalt.
For this picture, I painted with acrylic on canvas.
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.
