Definition of acrylamide
: 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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Rodents fed massive amounts of acrylamide do develop cancer.
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The complaint filed by the nonprofit in the coffee case argues that a 12-ounce serving of coffee contains a statistically significant level of acrylamide.
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The complaint filed by the nonprofit in the coffee case argues that a 12-ounce serving of coffee contains a statistically significant level of acrylamide.
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The complaint filed by the nonprofit in the coffee case argues that a 12-ounce serving of coffee contains a statistically significant level of acrylamide.
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Coffee is listed as one of the major food sources of acrylamide in humans.
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The same group took potato-chip makers to court in California years ago because acrylamide is present in fried potatoes.
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The problem stems from acrylamide, which is on a California’s list of chemicals that could potentially cause cancer.
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The long-running lawsuit, first filed in 2010, concerns whether coffee drinkers should be warned about acrylamide, which is among the more than 850 confirmed or suspected carcinogens listed under California's Proposition 65.
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