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acrylamide
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acrylamide [ə′kril·ə‚mīd]
(organic chemistry)
CH2CHCONH2Colorless, odorless crystals with a melting point of 84.5°C; soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone; used in organic synthesis, polymerization, sewage treatment, ore processing, and permanent press fabrics.


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