What is Acrylic?

Question

plastic Acrylic

Answer 1

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylic

"Acrylic paint is fast-drying paint containing pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints can be diluted with water, but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on how much the paint is diluted (with water) or modified with acrylic gels, mediums, or pastes, the finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting, or have its own unique characteristics not attainable with the other media."

Answer 2

Acrylic is a term for a type of plastic.  Many different kinds: paint, rigid sheets, fabric, etc.