Meaning of ACRYLONITRILE
| Pronunciation: | | `akrulow'nItril
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[n] a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene |
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ACRYLONITRILE is a 13 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | propenonitrile, vinyl cyanide |
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| | See Also: | | cyanide, nitril, nitrile | |
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| | Definition: | | A colorless liquid which will mix somewhat with water, mixes well with all common organic solvents, and is toxic, carcinogenic (cancer-causing), and a fire hazard. Freezing point: -83 C°. Boiling point: 77.5-77.9 C°. It is used as a monomer for acrylic fibers and acrylic rubber and other industrial purposes. |
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