alkydn.
/ˈalkɪd/, U.S. /ˈælˌkɪd/ More fully alkyd resin. Any of a group of synthetic polyester resins made by the reaction of various polyhydric alcohols and polybasic acids and used esp. in paints, varnishes, etc. Frequently attributive and in combination. Cf. glyptal n.
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Parkesine1862
succinite1868
linoxyn1876
polyanhydride1900
polyether1922
casein plastic1925
alkyd resin1928
polyolefin1930
acrylate1934
polymethyl acrylate1936
polyurethane1939
polytetrafluoroethylene1946
society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > synthetic resins and plastics > [noun] > synthetic resin > specific synthetic resins
coumarone resin1900
novolak1909
glyptal1915
marblette1927
Vinylite1929
polyolefin1930
polysulphone1934
urea resin1937
melamine resin1939
polyurethane1939
polyvinylidene chloride1940
polyvinyl butyral1941
polyimide1945
Teflon1945
Araldite1946
polytetrafluoroethylene1946
epoxy resin1950
urethane1956
Maraglas1962
tartan1964
alkyd1984
1928 Brit. Patent 283,162 1/1 An underlying or priming coat of a resin made from a polyhydric alcohol, such as glycerine, and a polybasic acid, such as phthalic acid. Examples of these resins..are referred to herein as alkyd resins.
1943 E. A. Bevan in R. S. Morrell et al. Synthetic Resins & Allied Plastics (ed. 2) xi. 281 The alkyd resins, sometimes known as ‘glyptals’, are formed by the condensation of polybasic acids with polyhydric alcohols.
1958 Woman 22 Feb. 14/2 Choose an alkyd-based enamel.
1984 Artist Sept. 34/2 (advt.) A Sussex Lane, alkyd 20″ x 24″; by Norman Battershill.
1992 Gazette (Montreal) 28 May d2/2 I prefer to use alkyd paints because they are more durable.
2002 Better Homes & Gardens Wood June–July 54 Most varnishes combine an alkyd resin with oil.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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