acrylamide

noun

ac·ryl·am·ide ˌa-krəl-ˈa-ˌmīd

ə-ˈkri-lə-

: 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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For example, when comparing the different types of coffee, instant coffee tends to have the highest amount of acrylamide, a chemical formed during the roasting process. —

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024 According to the National Cancer Institute, these methods can decrease the acrylamide content of some foods.15 Fertilizers Fertilizer is a chemical or natural substance (conventional/inorganic or organic) used to improve potato growth. —

Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024 The National Toxicology Program at the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives consider acrylamide to be a human health concern. —

Cathy Cassata, Health, 29 July 2024 Primary food sources of acrylamide are French fries, potato chips, crackers, bread, cookies, and breakfast cereals. —

Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for acrylamide