Synonyms and antonyms of Chemical substances used for making something in American Thesaurus

acetate (noun)

chemistry a chemical substance that is used to make plastic, fibers for cloth, etc.

acrylic (noun)

a substance made by a chemical process, used for making many different things, for example fibers for cloth and paint

glycerine (noun)

a thick clear liquid made from fat that is used for making many things including soap and bombs

naphthalene (noun)

a substance used to make dyes, explosives, and mothballs

plastic (noun)

a very common light, strong substance produced by a chemical process and used for making many different things

polypropylene (noun)

a strong artificial substance used for making fibers for ropes, carpets, etc.

silica (noun)

a hard white or clear substance that exists in sand and other materials, used for making glass

silicon (noun)

a chemical element that combines with other substances, used especially for making silicon chips

silicone (noun)

a substance formed by a chemical process from silicon and other substances, used for making many different things