#synthetic_resin  a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics
  supertype:  resin__rosin  any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
  subtype:  acrylic_resin__acrylicresin__acrylic__acrylate_resin  a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
     subtype:  polypropenonitrile__Acrilan  acrylic resin used to make a strong soft crease-resistant fabric (trade name Acrilan)
     subtype:  polymethyl_methacrylate  a transparent plastic used as a substitute for glass
        subtype:  Lucite__Perspex  (trademark) a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
        subtype:  Plexiglas__plexiglass  (trademark) a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic
  subtype:  polyethylene__polythene  a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
  subtype:  allyl_resin__allylresin  a resin derived from allyl alcohol that hardens when cured; used as an adhesive
  subtype:  urea-formaldehyde_resin  a clear thermosetting resin made from urea and formaldehyde and used in electrical fittings, adhesives, and finishes
  subtype:  alkyd_resin__alkyd  a resin used in adhesives and paints
  subtype:  phenolic_resin__phenolic__phenoplast  a thermosetting resin
  subtype:  epoxy_resin__epoxyresin__epoxy__epoxy_glue__epoxyglue  a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
     subtype:  Crazy_Glue  (trademark) a commercial brand of epoxy glue
  subtype:  melamine_resin  a thermosetting resin formed from melamine and an aldehyde; used in molded products, adhesives, and coatings
  subtype:  polyester.synthetic_resin  any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
     subtype:  polyester_fiber  a quick-drying resilient synthetic fiber consisting primarily of polyester
  subtype:  vinyl_polymer__vinylpolymer__vinyl_resin__vinylresin__polyvinyl_resin__polyvinylresin  a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group
     subtype:  polyvinyl_acetate__polyvinylacetate__PVA  a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives
     subtype:  PVC__polyvinyl_chloride__polyvinylchloride  a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables
     subtype:  styrene__cinnamene__phenylethylene__vinylbenzene  a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene
        subtype:  polystyrene  a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic; "expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation"
           subtype:  Styrofoam  (trademark) a light resilient foam of polystyrene

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