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Noun: acrylonitrile  ,ak-ru-low'nI-tril
  1. A colourless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene
    "acrylonitrile is used in the synthesis of acrylic fibers";
    - propenonitrile, vinyl cyanide

Derived forms: acrylonitriles

Type of: cyanide, nitrile

Encyclopedia: Acrylonitrile