1. a salt or ester of methacrylic acid, used especially in making plastics and resins
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The dental filling was made from a methacrylate resin.
• Polymethyl methacrylate is commonly used to make acrylic glass.
• The laboratory synthesized various methacrylate compounds for research.
• Methacrylate adhesives provide strong bonding for industrial applications.
• The artist used methacrylate paint for its durability and clarity.
• Bone cement often contains methacrylate polymers for medical procedures.