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acrolein

a·cro·le·in
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-kroh-lee-in]
    • /əˈkroʊ li ɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-kroh-lee-in]
    • /əˈkroʊ li ɪn/

Definitions of acrolein word

  • noun acrolein a colourless or yellowish flammable poisonous pungent liquid used in the manufacture of resins and pharmaceuticals. Formula: CH2:CHCHO 3
  • noun acrolein a yellowish or colorless, acrid liquid, CH2:CHCHO, whose fumes irritate the eyes: it is formed by the decomposition of glycerol and is used in organic synthesis and in plastics, poison gas, etc. 3
  • noun acrolein a yellow, flammable liquid, C 3 H 4 O, having a stifling odor, usually obtained by the decomposition of glycerol: used chiefly in the synthesis of commercial and pharmaceutical products. 1
  • noun acrolein (organic compound) A pungent, acrid, poisonous liquid aldehyde, CH2=CH-CH=O, made by the destructive distillation of glycerol. 1
  • noun acrolein (organic chemistry) A pungent, acrid, poisonous liquid aldehyde, CH2=CH-CH=O, made by the destructive distillation of glycerol. 0

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Origin of acrolein

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Latin ācr- (stem of ācer) sharp + olē(re) to smell + -in2

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Parts of speech for Acrolein

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acrolein popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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