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
Origin of acrylonitrile
from acryl(ic) + -o- + nitrileOrigin of acrylonitrile
from acryl(ic) + -o- + nitrile
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Origin of acrylonitrile
acryl(ic resin) nitrile
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