luciteA trademark name of the synthetic organic compound polymethyl methacryalate; it is also known as Perspex and Plexiglass. Lucite is an extremely tough, lightweight, transparent thermoplastic (see plastic) used for auto and aircraft windshields, contact lenses, watch glasses, etc. Related category INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRYAlso on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History |