Acrylamide

//əˈkɹɪləmaɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The amide of acrylic acid, CH₂=CH.CONH₂; used in the manufacture of polyacrylamides. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a white crystalline amide of propenoic acid can damage the nervous system and is carcinogenic in laboratory animals wordnet

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"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.

Related phrases

acrylic acid

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