# acrylonitrile

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #93,370

## Definitions
1. 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.

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