Acrylamide

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Pronunciation: /əˈkrɪləˌmaɪd/

Definitions of acrylamide

noun a chemical compound that is used in various industrial processes and is also formed when certain foods are cooked at high temperatures

Example Sentences

A1 Acrylamide is a chemical compound found in certain foods when they are cooked at high temperatures.

A2 Consuming too much acrylamide may increase the risk of certain health problems.

B1 Food manufacturers are working to reduce the levels of acrylamide in their products.

B2 Research has shown a correlation between acrylamide intake and cancer risk.

C1 Regulatory agencies have set limits on the amount of acrylamide allowed in food products.

C2 Scientists continue to study the effects of acrylamide on human health and ways to mitigate its presence in food.

Examples of acrylamide in a Sentence

formal Acrylamide is a chemical compound that forms in certain foods when they are cooked at high temperatures.

informal I heard that acrylamide can be found in some fried foods.

slang Dude, did you know that acrylamide is in like all the crispy snacks we love?

figurative The presence of acrylamide in the food industry is like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

Grammatical Forms of acrylamide

past tense

acrylamide

plural

acrylamides

comparative

more acrylamide

superlative

most acrylamide

present tense

acrylamide

future tense

will acrylamide

perfect tense

has acrylamide

continuous tense

is acrylamiding

singular

acrylamide

positive degree

acrylamide

infinitive

to acrylamide

gerund

acrylamiding

participle

acrylamided

Origin and Evolution of acrylamide

First Known Use: 1953 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'acrylamide' originated from the combination of 'acrylic' and 'amide'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'acrylamide' was first used in 1953 in scientific literature to describe a chemical compound. Its usage has since expanded to refer to a potentially harmful substance formed when starchy foods are cooked at high temperatures.