alkyd

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alkyd

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From the ingredients; alkyl (alcohol) + id (acid or anhydride)

noun alkyds

A synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings.

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@misc{alkyd_2026,
  title = {alkyd},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/alkyd},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}