Acrylamide
/əˈkɹɪləmaɪd/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The amide of acrylic acid, CH₂=CH.CONH₂; used in the manufacture of polyacrylamides. countable, uncountable
- 2 a white crystalline amide of propenoic acid can damage the nervous system and is carcinogenic in laboratory animals wordnet
Example
More examples"Studies are underway to better understand how acrylamide forms in some overcooked foods and how consumers may be affected by home cooking practices."
Etymology
From acryl + amide.