Acrolein

Synonyms of acrolein

• acrylic aldehyde
• acrylaldehyde

Collocations of acrolein

toxic compound

Frequency: 70 %

Acrolein is a toxic compound found in cigarette smoke.

chemical irritant

Frequency: 60 %

Acrolein is known to be a potent chemical irritant.

air pollution

Frequency: 55 %

Acrolein is a major contributor to air pollution.

lung damage

Frequency: 50 %

Exposure to acrolein can cause serious lung damage.

oxidative stress

Frequency: 45 %

Acrolein can lead to oxidative stress in the body.

Idiomatic Expressions for acrolein

• Phrase: smell of acrolein
  Meaning: a pungent and unpleasant odor
  Usage: The kitchen had a strong smell of acrolein after someone accidentally burned the food.