acrylonitrile

noun

ac·ry·lo·ni·trile ˌa-krə-lō-ˈnī-trəl

-ˌtrēl

: a colorless volatile flammable liquid nitrile C₃H₃N used chiefly in organic synthesis and for polymerization

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This stands for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which is a material used to make fan blades. —

Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024 The most common types of filament are ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PLA (polylactic acid). —

Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2024 Most off-the-shelf keyboard cases will be made from either ABS or AES (acrylonitrile ethylene styrene) plastic. —

Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024 This suitcase is made of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), a super resilient and waterproof thermoplastic. —

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