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