TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- poly(methyl methacrylate)
1, record 1, English, poly%28methyl%20methacrylate%29
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PMMA 2, record 1, English, PMMA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polymethyl methacrylate 3, record 1, English, polymethyl%20methacrylate
correct
- PMMA 3, record 1, English, PMMA
correct
- PMMA 3, record 1, English, PMMA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transparent thermoplastic material produced by the polymerization of methyl methacrylate monomer. 4, record 1, English, - poly%28methyl%20methacrylate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is by far the predominant polymethacrylate used in rigid applications because it has crystal clear transparency, excellent weatherability (better than most other plastics), and a useful combination of stiffness, density, and moderate toughness. 5, record 1, English, - poly%28methyl%20methacrylate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Major applications of PMMA include: automotive industry - rear lamps, light fixtures; acrylic sheet - bathtubs; glazing – signs; composites - sinks, basins and bathroom fixtures; contact lenses; bone cements; membrane for dialysis; dental restorations; road lines. 6, record 1, English, - poly%28methyl%20methacrylate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poly(methyl methacrylate); PMMA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 7, record 1, English, - poly%28methyl%20methacrylate%29
Record 1, Key term(s)
- polymethylmethacrylate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poly(méthacrylate de méthyle)
1, record 1, French, poly%28m%C3%A9thacrylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle%29
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PMMA 2, record 1, French, PMMA
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthacrylate de polyméthyle 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thacrylate%20de%20polym%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- polyméthacrylate de méthyle 4, record 1, French, polym%C3%A9thacrylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- PMM 5, record 1, French, PMM
correct, masculine noun
- PMM 5, record 1, French, PMM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière thermoplastique transparente obtenue par la polymérisation du monomère de méthacrylate de méthyle. 3, record 1, French, - poly%28m%C3%A9thacrylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poly(méthacrylate de méthyle); PMMA : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 6, record 1, French, - poly%28m%C3%A9thacrylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- poli(metacrilato de metilo)
1, record 1, Spanish, poli%28metacrilato%20de%20metilo%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PMMA 2, record 1, Spanish, PMMA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- polimetilmetacrilato 3, record 1, Spanish, polimetilmetacrilato
correct, masculine noun
- polimetacrilato de metilo 4, record 1, Spanish, polimetacrilato%20de%20metilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material transparente termoplástico, producido mediante la polimerización del monómero de metilmetacrilato. 3, record 1, Spanish, - poli%28metacrilato%20de%20metilo%29
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dimethylisobutylcarbinyl phthalate
1, record 2, English, dimethylisobutylcarbinyl%20phthalate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bis(2,4-dimethylpentan-2-yl) phthalate 2, record 2, English, bis%282%2C4%2Ddimethylpentan%2D2%2Dyl%29%20phthalate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A chemical product used as a plasticizer for the following compounds : cellulose derivatives, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate. 3, record 2, English, - dimethylisobutylcarbinyl%20phthalate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dimethylisobutylcarbinyl phthalate: standardized commercial name. 2, record 2, English, - dimethylisobutylcarbinyl%20phthalate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bis(2,4-dimethylpentan-2-yl) phthalate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 2, English, - dimethylisobutylcarbinyl%20phthalate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Plasturgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- phtalate de diméthylisobutylcarbinol
1, record 2, French, phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thylisobutylcarbinol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- phtalate de bis(2,4-diméthylpentan-2-yle) 2, record 2, French, phtalate%20de%20bis%282%2C4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylpentan%2D2%2Dyle%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phtalate de diméthylisobutylcarbinol : nom commercial normalisé. 2, record 2, French, - phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thylisobutylcarbinol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
phtalate de bis(2,4-diméthylpentan-2-yle) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 2, French, - phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thylisobutylcarbinol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ftalato de dimetilisobutilcarbinol
1, record 2, Spanish, ftalato%20de%20dimetilisobutilcarbinol
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Nuclear Plant Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- combustion aerosol
1, record 3, English, combustion%20aerosol
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To produce a combustion aerosol, we burned both polystyrene and polymethyl methacrylate, the most and least smoky fuels typically found in fuel cycle plants, under varied ventilation(oxygen-lean and oxygen-rich) conditions. Aerosol mass deposition, size, and concentration measurements were performed. 1, record 3, English, - combustion%20aerosol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aérosol de combustion
1, record 3, French, a%C3%A9rosol%20de%20combustion
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- butyl phthalyl butyl glycolate
1, record 4, English, butyl%20phthalyl%20butyl%20glycolate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride, and vinyl chloride acetate. 2, record 4, English, - butyl%20phthalyl%20butyl%20glycolate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- butyl phtalyl butyl glycolate
1, record 4, French, butyl%20phtalyl%20butyl%20glycolate
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- butylphtalylglycolate de butyle 2, record 4, French, butylphtalylglycolate%20de%20butyle
correct, masculine noun
- glycolate de butyle et phtalylbutyl 1, record 4, French, glycolate%20de%20butyle%20et%20phtalylbutyl
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- glycolate de butyle et phtalylbutyle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Materiales plásticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- butilftaliglicolato de butilo
1, record 4, Spanish, butilftaliglicolato%20de%20butilo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-06-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- butyl isohexyl phthalate 1, record 5, English, butyl%20isohexyl%20phthalate
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate. 1, record 5, English, - butyl%20isohexyl%20phthalate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- phtalate de butyle et d'isohexyle
1, record 5, French, phtalate%20de%20butyle%20et%20d%27isohexyle
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ftalato de butilisohexilo
1, record 5, Spanish, ftalato%20de%20butilisohexilo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-09-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- polyoxypropylene glycol ethylene oxide 1, record 6, English, polyoxypropylene%20glycol%20ethylene%20oxide
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate. 1, record 6, English, - polyoxypropylene%20glycol%20ethylene%20oxide
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- oxyde de polyoxypropylène et éthylèneglycol
1, record 6, French, oxyde%20de%20polyoxypropyl%C3%A8ne%20et%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- óxido de etileno de polioxipropilenglicol
1, record 6, Spanish, %C3%B3xido%20de%20etileno%20de%20polioxipropilenglicol
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: