noun

alkyd

alk·yd 2 syllables

A synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paint…

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 5
Starts with A

Definition of Alkyd

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

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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How many syllables does alkyd have?

Alkyd has 2 syllables: alk·yd. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is alkyd?

Alkyd is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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How many letters does alkyd have?

Alkyd has 5 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.