(organic chemistry) A thermoplastic polymer that is derived from methyl methacrylate, CH2&dbnd;C(CH3)COOCH3; transparent solid with excellent optical qualities and water resistance; used for aircraft domes, lighting fixtures, optical instruments, and surgical appliances.
polymethyl methacrylate
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(′päl·i′meth·əl mə′thak·rə′lāt)
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