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My first job in Brazil was actually to develop a way to improve the readability of billboards, and based on speed, angle of approach and actually blocks of text. It was very - actually, it was a very good study, and got me a job in an ad agency. And they also decided that I had to - to give me a very ugly Plexiglas trophy for it.
Vik Muniz

Meaning of "Plexiglas" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PLEXIGLAS

Plexiglas  [ˈplɛksɪˌɡlɑːs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLEXIGLAS

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determiner
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Plexiglas is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PLEXIGLAS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Plexiglas

Poly(methyl methacrylate)

Poly is a transparent thermoplastic often used as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass. Although it is not technically a type of glass, the substance has sometimes historically been called acrylic glass. Chemically, it is the synthetic polymer of methyl methacrylate. The material was developed in 1928 in several different laboratories by many chemists such as William Chalmers, Otto Röhm and Walter Bauer and was first brought to market in 1933 by the Rohm and Haas Company, under the trademark Plexiglas. It has since been sold under many different names, including Acrylite, Lucite, and Perspex. PMMA is an economical alternative to polycarbonate when extreme strength is not necessary. Additionally, PMMA does not contain the potentially harmful bisphenol-A subunits found in polycarbonate. It is often preferred because of its moderate properties, easy handling and processing, and low cost. Non-modified PMMA behaves in a brittle manner when loaded, especially under an impact force, and is more prone to scratching than conventional inorganic glass, but modified PMMA can achieve high scratch and impact resistance.

Definition of Plexiglas in the English dictionary

The definition of Plexiglas in the dictionary is ®, US) a transparent plastic, polymethylmethacrylate, used for combs, plastic sheeting, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLEXIGLAS


class
klɑːs
cut-glass
ˈkʌtɡlɑːs
eyeglass
ˈaɪˌɡlɑːs
fiberglass
ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs
fibreglass
ˈfaɪbəˌɡlɑːs
fingerglass
ˈfɪŋɡəˌɡlɑːs
first-class
ˈfɜːstˌklɑːs
galloglass
ˈɡæləʊˌɡlɑːs
gallowglass
ˈɡæləʊˌɡlɑːs
glass
ɡlɑːs
hourglass
ˈaʊəˌɡlɑːs
isinglass
ˈaɪzɪŋˌɡlɑːs
looking-glass
ˈlʊkɪŋɡlɑːs
middle-class
ˈmɪdəl klɑːs
plexiglass
ˈplɛksɪˌɡlɑːs
sandglass
ˈsændˌɡlɑːs
spyglass
ˈspaɪˌɡlɑːs
sunglass
ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːs
weatherglass
ˈwɛðəˌɡlɑːs
wineglass
ˈwaɪnˌɡlɑːs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLEXIGLAS

Pleven
Plevna

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLEXIGLAS

alas
atlas
babalas
balas
bolas
Callas
cervelas
Dallas
Djilas
Douglas
erysipelas
Gulf of San Blas
Hellas
killas
Nicholas
palas
Pallas
road atlas
San Blas
verglas

Synonyms and antonyms of Plexiglas in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Plexiglas» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLEXIGLAS

Find out the translation of Plexiglas to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Plexiglas from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Plexiglas» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有机玻璃
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Plexiglas
570 millions of speakers

English

Plexiglas
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Plexiglas
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زجاجي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Оргстекло
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Plexiglas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Plexiglas
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plexiglas
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Plexiglas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Plexiglas
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プレキシグラス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

플렉시 유리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Plexiglas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Thủy tinh hữu cơ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Plexiglas
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Plexiglas
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pleksiglas
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

plexiglas
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

plexi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оргскло
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Plexiglas
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Plexiglas
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Plexiglas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

plexiglas
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pleksiglass
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Plexiglas

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLEXIGLAS»

The term «Plexiglas» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.728 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Plexiglas

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QUOTES WITH «PLEXIGLAS»

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Vik Muniz
My first job in Brazil was actually to develop a way to improve the readability of billboards, and based on speed, angle of approach and actually blocks of text. It was very - actually, it was a very good study, and got me a job in an ad agency. And they also decided that I had to - to give me a very ugly Plexiglas trophy for it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLEXIGLAS»

Discover the use of Plexiglas in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Plexiglas and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration
Experimentation and experience will determine the best sizes to use. HOW TO CONSTRUCT A DOUBLE GRID* Constructing a double grid on Plexiglas is an elegant solution that minimizes perspective distortion and ensures a certain degree ...
Elaine R. S. Hodges, Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (U.S.), 2003
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Advances in Heterogeneous Material Mechanics 2008: ...
X.H.Ji1*,W.Shang 2 ABSTRACT Directional Plexiglas is a uniform material which is widely used in industry. Hatches of airplanes and boats ware made of Plexiglas plates. In the paper Isodyne method and frequency domination correlation ...
Jinghong Fan, Haibo Chen, 2008
3
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy ...
My solution is to install Plexiglas along the inside surface of existing windows — creating an interior storm window. Plexiglas is a clear, durable polycarbonate plastic. It can cost a tenth of the price of some window glass, and won't yellow in ...
Dan Chiras, 2011
4
Scenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools and Techniques
The effect of thick bottle glass can be simulated by coating Plexiglas with polymer glue or CrystalGel poured or spackled on in any pattern desired, then allow to dry flat. The glue or CrystalGel can be poured on in circles, so thatwhen theydry, ...
Susan Crabtree, Peter Beudert, 2012
5
Toxic Substances Control Act: Trademarks and Product Names ...
... Paraplex RGA-2-60% Paraplex RGA-2-100% Paraplex RGA-7 60% Paraplex RGA-8-100% Paraplex WP-1 Paraplex 5-B-80% in Toluol Paraplex 5-B-100% Paraplex 7302-XP Plasticizer XL-63 Plasticizer 7001-XP Plexiglas DR Plexiglas  ...
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Toxic Substances, 1979
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Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics
Weight Tensile strength Impact strength Ethyl Alcohol (cont) 95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas; Specimen: In accordance with ASTM D543 95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas 95 25 7 3 4 Plexiglas V045; Rohm & Haas; ...
Sina Ebnesajjad, William Woishnis, 2011
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Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics
... Novacor Chemicals 98 23 28 9 " 20.26 NAS 10; Novacor Chemicals; Specimen : 50.833.2 mm (230.125 in), ASTM D543 discs in closed glass jars concentrated 98 25 7 0 Dissolved Plexiglas V044; Rohm & Haas " 98 25 7 0 " Plexiglas V044; ...
William Woishnis, Sina Ebnesajjad, 2011
8
Plexiglas:
Polymethylmethacrylate, known under the brand name Plexiglas, is one of the major developments of the 20th century - a material with such multi-faceted uses that it would be hard to imagine life without it.
Ralf Beil, 2007
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Handbook of Plastics Joining: A Practical Guide
Rohm & Haas: Plexiglas 55 (applications: aircraft glazing; features: biaxially stretched, craze resistance); Plexiglas G (features: general purpose grade); Plexiglas K (features: thermoformable; product form: continuous process sheet) Cements ...
PDL Staff, 2008
10
Handbook of Plastics Joining: A Practical Guide
20 Acrylic Resin 20.1 General Altuglass International: Plexiglas Plexiglas acrylic resins may be welded to other thermoplastics (Table 20.1). Reference: Plexiglas Technical Data. Welding Methods, Supplier technical data sheet, Altuglass ...
Michael J. Troughton, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLEXIGLAS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Plexiglas is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke suffers whiplash in taxi
Van Slyke's head slammed into the Plexiglas partition after the cab came to an abrupt stop. The 29-year-old left fielder, who has played some ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
2
Inside the $1m hunt to bring Dorothy's stolen ruby slippers home
When they smashed a back window, broke the Plexiglas cube, grabbed Dorothy's ruby-red slippers and ran, surely the assailants — still ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
3
Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern Museum Restores 19th-Century Hooked …
The restoration work was done by the Textile Conservation Workshop in South Salem, N.Y. Mounted and enclosed in a protective Plexiglas ... «The Daily Voice, Jul 15»
4
Juveniles face trespassing charges after 1 survives fall through …
“The young man who fell through sat down on the Plexiglas skylight.” Police informed parents of both teens that they would be summoned to ... «GazetteNET, Jul 15»
5
Legit Review: 'Kafka on the Shore'
Making full use of the vast stage, set designer Tsukasa Nakagoshi fills the space with Plexiglas cubes that glide on and off the stage containing ... «Variety, Jul 15»
6
The Rapids Owl soon will perch again
The original eyes of the owl were glass and lights flashed on and off behind the glass, which later became Plexiglas, Miller said. He replaced ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
7
Teen girl punches police officer, faces charges
... she fled, attempted to strike the officer who caught up to her, then attempted to kick out the Plexiglas barrier in the police cruiser's backseat. «The Kingston Whig-Standard, Jul 15»
8
Cara Nicoletti, Butcher, Baker and Author
... which were later outfitted with clear Plexiglas. “We needed a little privacy and a little separation from each other, my sister and I,” Ms. Nicoletti ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
9
Texas state artist's latest project is out of this world
... and "Harvest Moon," cut paper, sea urchin teeth, dyed feathers, glitter, plastic and glass domes, lights, wood, polyurethane and Plexiglas. «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
10
Area gets busy cleaning up after the storm
“Our sign out front is cracked open, the Plexiglas came out of that. Of course some branches and trees are down over the sign. Our catering van ... «StarNewsOnline.com, Jul 15»

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