acrylamide
noun
ac·ryl·am·ide
ˌa-krəl-ˈa-ˌmīd 
ə-ˈkri-lə-
ə-ˈkri-lə-
: an amide C3H5NO that is derived from acrylic acid, that polymerizes readily, and that is used in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibers
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Primary food sources of acrylamide are French fries, potato chips, crackers, bread, cookies, and breakfast cereals.
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
The scientists began with a pair of graphite electrodes (consisting of an anode and a cathode) and an acrylamide gel.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2024
Better yet, boil or microwave potatoes more often—those processes do not produce acrylamide.
—Lauren Manaker, Health, 6 May 2023
The same goes for zebrafish In the new study, the researchers suggest that acrylamide, a chemical formed during the frying process, especially in fried potatoes, is to blame for the higher risk of anxiety and depression.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 24 Apr. 2023
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
The scientists began with a pair of graphite electrodes (consisting of an anode and a cathode) and an acrylamide gel.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2024
Better yet, boil or microwave potatoes more often—those processes do not produce acrylamide.
—Lauren Manaker, Health, 6 May 2023
The same goes for zebrafish In the new study, the researchers suggest that acrylamide, a chemical formed during the frying process, especially in fried potatoes, is to blame for the higher risk of anxiety and depression.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 24 Apr. 2023
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“Acrylamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrylamide. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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