What does acrylamide mean?
noun
A colorless, crystalline compound used in the manufacture of plastics, adhesives, and other chemicals, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. It is also a byproduct of the cooking of starchy foods at high temperatures.
Example
"The factory used acrylamide to produce a new type of plastic that was both strong and lightweight."
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