Alkayde (en. Alkyd)

/alˈka.jde/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of resin used in making paint and coatings.
Alkyd is commonly used in general-purpose paints.
Ang alkayde ay kilalang ginagamit sa mga pangkalahatang layunin ng pintura.
Alkyd with properties such as durability and fast drying.
Paints that use alkyd are often more resistant to damage.
Ang mga pintura na gumagamit ng alkayde ay kadalasang mas matatag sa mga pinsala.

Etymology

from the English word 'alkyde', a type of resin used in making paint and other products.

Common Phrases and Expressions

alkyd paint
Paint made using alkyd.
alkayde pintura

Related Words

resin
A liquid used as a main ingredient in making many materials such as glue and paint.
dagta

Slang Meanings

Hustler or fixer
My friend is a hustler, always has a solution for everything.
Yung kaibigan ko, alkayde yan, palaging may solusyon sa lahat.
Resourceful or making a way in life
For him, no matter what happens, he's a hustler, never gives up.
Para sa kanya, kahit anong mangyari, alkayde siya, 'di sumusuko.
Diligent and persistent
He’s a hustler at work, that’s why his career took off.
Alkayde siya sa trabaho, kaya umangat ang karera niya.