Polymer Chemistry

7 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • Acrylamide is a chemical compound that forms in certain foods when they are cooked at high temperatures.
  • I heard that acrylamide can be found in some fried foods.
  • Dude, did you know that acrylamide is in like all the crispy snacks we love?
  • The presence of acrylamide in the food industry is like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

noun a chemical compound used as a chelating agent in various industrial processes

  • Diethylenetriamine is commonly used as a chelating agent in various chemical processes.
  • I heard diethylenetriamine is a key ingredient in some industrial cleaners.
  • Yo, did you know diethylenetriamine is like super strong stuff?
  • Her love for him was as complex and intertwined as diethylenetriamine molecules.

noun a chemical compound that is a beta-keto ester, commonly used in organic synthesis

  • The acetoacetyl group is a common structural motif in organic chemistry.
  • I heard that acetoacetyl is used in some chemical reactions.
  • Do you know where I can find some acetoacetyl for my experiment?
  • Her mind was like an acetoacetyl, constantly reacting and forming new ideas.

noun a chemical compound that is used as a bleaching agent and a polymerization initiator

  • Acetyl peroxide is commonly used as a polymerization initiator in the production of various plastics.
  • I heard that acetyl peroxide is used to make certain types of plastic.
  • Hey, did you know that acetyl peroxide is like the secret sauce for making plastics?
  • Using acetyl peroxide in this project is like adding the final touch of magic to the recipe.

noun a synthetic compound used in the production of fluorescent dyes

  • The scientist studied the chemical properties of acridonium compounds.
  • I heard acridonium is used in some cool experiments.
  • I don't know much about acridonium, but it sounds fancy.
  • The tension in the room was so thick, you could cut it with a knife - it was like breathing in acridonium fumes.

noun a chemical compound or functional group consisting of an acrylate group with an attached carbonyl group

  • The acrylyl group is a common functional group in organic chemistry.
  • I heard that acrylyl compounds are used in some nail polishes.
  • Do you know where I can find some acrylyl stuff for my art project?
  • Her personality was like an acrylyl bond, strong and resilient.

noun a dicarboxylic acid commonly used in the production of nylon

adjective describing the type of acid

  • Adipic acid is commonly used in the production of nylon.
  • They use adipic acid to make nylon.
  • Adipic acid is like the secret ingredient in making nylon.
  • Adipic acid is the building block for creating strong and durable nylon fibers.