acrylonitrile
IPA: ʌkrˈɪɫʌnˈaɪtrʌɫ
noun
- (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.
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Examples of "acrylonitrile" in Sentences
- Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
- Acrylonitrile is highly flammable and toxic.
- Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a common example.
- This reaction was also found to work for acrylonitrile.
- And acrylonitrile is employed as comonomer with styrene.
- Acrylonitrile is the chemical compound with the formula CH2CHCN.
- It is produced mainly as a byproduct of acrylonitrile manufacture.
- Acetonitrile is a by product from the manufacture of acrylonitrile.
- Acrylonitrile is commonly employed as a comonomer with styrene e.g.
- Several million tons of acrylonitrile are produced in this way annually.
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