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acrylonitrile Definition

ac·ry·lo·ni·trile (ak′rə lō nī′tril)

noun

a colorless, liquid monomer, HC:CHCN, boiling at 78°C, that is polymerized to form acrylic resins for acrylic fibers, synthetic rubber, and soil conditioners: a known carcinogen

Etymology: < acryl(ic) + -o- + nitrile

acrylonitrile Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • butadiene: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ( ABS ) A hard plastic used for internal car trim.
  • styrene: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ( ABS ) A hard plastic used for internal car trim.