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acrylic, artificial fiber made from a special group of vinyl compounds, primarily acrylonitrile. Acrylic fibers are thermoplastic (i.e., soften when heated, reharden upon cooling), have low moisture regain, are low in density, and can be made into bulky fabrics. They wash and dry easily and are dimensionally stable. They are resistant to bleaches, dilute acids, and alkalies, and to weathering and microbiological attack. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Suarez sued in Ohio on the same day, claiming Peterman's
brochures are misleading customers into paying $198 for a pendant made
of ``cheap acrylic plastic. To avoid optical distortions caused by the bending of light as it
passes from one medium to another, Weislogel also had to hunt for a
liquid having the same refractive index as acrylic plastic. An acrylic plastic stimulating
electrode housing, [9] containing the cathode (a 5-mm stainless-steel
ball covered by moistened gauze and felt), was strapped to the
subject's left popliteal fossa, over the tibial nerve. |
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