Meaning

1 senses
  1. A synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings.

    a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints

Origin

From the ingredients; alkyl (alcohol) + id (acid or anhydride)

From the ingredients; alkyl (alcohol) + id (acid or anhydride)

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Forms

plural: alkyds
Singularalkyd
Pluralalkyds

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Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints:alkyd resin

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