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Acrolein

Acrolein Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Acrolein?
[n] a pungent colorless unsaturated liquid aldehyde made from propene
Synonyms | Synonyms for Acrolein: propenal Related Terms | Find terms related to Acrolein: See Also | aldehyde Acrolein In Webster's Dictionary \A*cro"le*in\, n. [L. acer sharp + ol[=e]re to smell.]
(Chem.)
A limpid, colorless, highly volatile liquid, obtained by the
dehydration of glycerin, or the destructive distillation of
neutral fats containing glycerin. Its vapors are intensely
irritating. --Watts.
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