acrylonitrile

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === acrylonitrile (countable and uncountable, plural acrylonitriles) (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. ==== Synonyms ==== vinyl cyanide propenenitrile ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====