acrylamide

noun

ac·​ryl·​am·​ide ˌa-krəl-ˈa-ˌmīd How to pronounce acrylamide (audio) ə-ˈkri-lə- How to pronounce acrylamide (audio)
: an amide C3H5NO that is derived from acrylic acid, that polymerizes readily, and that is used in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibers

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Traces of acrylamide — which has been linked to several types of cancer at high doses in rodents — have been found in inner layers of diapers. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 These, in turn, initiated the polymerization of acrylamide and acrylic acid to form the hydrogel. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026 Interestingly, one study found that bamboo compounds inhibited the formation of furan and reduced the formation of acrylamide – the toxic chemicals produced through frying or roasting some foods. — New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026 Rodent studies have shown acrylamide to increase the risk of several types of cancer, another reason not to store raw potatoes in the fridge. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrylamide

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from acrylique acrylic entry 1 + amide amide

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of acrylamide was in 1893

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“Acrylamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrylamide. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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