acrylonitrile
n. poisonous chemical substance used in the manufacture of rubber and plastics (Chemistry) | ||||
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Acrylonitrile Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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acrylonitrile
Noun
1. a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene
(synonym) propenonitrile, vinyl cyanide
(hypernym) nitrile, nitril, cyanide
Noun
1. a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene
(synonym) propenonitrile, vinyl cyanide
(hypernym) nitrile, nitril, cyanide
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acrylonitrile
acrylonitrile
n : a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene [syn: propenonitrile, vinyl cyanide]
acrylonitrile
n : a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene [syn: propenonitrile, vinyl cyanide]
Acrylonitrile Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
acrylonitrile
[ak-ri-low-NYE-tril]
A substance used to make plastics, rubber, and textiles. Being exposed to acrylonitrile may increasethe risk of developing certain cancers, such as lung, brain, or prostate cancer.
[ak-ri-low-NYE-tril]
A substance used to make plastics, rubber, and textiles. Being exposed to acrylonitrile may increasethe risk of developing certain cancers, such as lung, brain, or prostate cancer.
Acrylonitrile Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Acrylonitrile
Acrylonitrile is the chemical compound with the formula CH2CHCN. This pungent-smelling colorless liquid often appears yellow due to impurities. It is an important monomer for the manufacture of useful plastics. In terms of its molecular structure, it consists of a vinyl group linked to a nitrile.
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