Meaning Of The Word Alkyd

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alkyd in American English
any of several synthetic resins made by heating together a polybasic acid, such as phthalic or maleic acid, and a polyhydric alcohol, such as glycerin or a glycol: these resins are used in paints, varnishes, and lacquers
adjective: made of or containing an alkyd
noun: any of a group of sticky resins derived from dicarboxylic acids, as phthalic or maleic acid, in reaction with polyvalent alcohols, as glycol or glycerol: used chiefly in adhesives and paints

alkyd in British English
adjective: containing an alkyd resin

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