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acrylonitrile

ac·ry·lo·ni·trile
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-ruh-loh-nahy-tril, -treel, -trahyl]
    • /ˌæk rə loʊˈnaɪ trɪl, -tril, -traɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-ruh-loh-nahy-tril, -treel, -trahyl]
    • /ˌæk rə loʊˈnaɪ trɪl, -tril, -traɪl/

Definitions of acrylonitrile word

  • noun acrylonitrile a colourless liquid that is miscible with water and has toxic fumes: used in the manufacture of acrylic fibres and resins, rubber, and thermoplastics. Formula: CH2:CHCN 3
  • noun acrylonitrile a colorless, liquid monomer, H2C:CHCN, boiling at 78°C, that is polymerized to form acrylic resins for acrylic fibers, synthetic rubber, and soil conditioners: a known carcinogen 3
  • noun acrylonitrile a colorless, flammable, poisonous, carcinogenic liquid, C 3 H 3 N, used for the production of polymers and copolymers, as rubbers, fibers, and clear plastics for beverage containers. 1
  • noun acrylonitrile A pungent, toxic liquid, used in making artificial fibers and other polymers. 1
  • noun acrylonitrile (organic chemistry) A toxic colourless liquid organic compound, CH2=CH.CN, synthesized from propylene and ammonia; used as a monomer in the production of acrylic resins and synthetic rubber. 0
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Origin of acrylonitrile

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; acryl(ic) + -o- + nitrile

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acrylonitrile popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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  • abs resin

    a copolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene that is a tough, light, economical, heat- and stain-resistant plastic: used for telephones, boat hulls, and medical equipment.

  • acrylic fiber

    any of a group of synthetic polymeric fibers composed at least 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units and made into fabrics

  • buna

    a synthetic rubber formed by polymerizing butadiene or by copolymerizing it with such compounds as acrylonitrile or styrene

  • modacrylic fiber

    any of various synthetic copolymer textile fibers, as Dynel, containing less than 85 percent but more than 35 percent of acrylonitrile.

  • nitrile rubber

    a synthetic rubber obtained by the copolymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene, noted for its oil resistance.
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