acrylamide

noun

ac·​ryl·​am·​ide ˌa-krəl-ˈa-ˌmīd  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

Examples of acrylamide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Roasting nuts has been shown to produce acrylamide, which is a toxic, cancer-causing compound. — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025

Clean Label’s testing found levels of acrylamide varied with the degree of roasting of coffee beans. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025

These, in turn, initiated the polymerization of acrylamide and acrylic acid to form the hydrogel. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026

Rodent studies have shown acrylamide to increase the risk of several types of cancer, another reason not to store raw potatoes in the fridge. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from acrylique acrylic entry 1 + amide amide

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for acrylamide

• acetazolamide
• polyacrylamide
• amide
• cyanamide
• procainamide
• sulfonamide
• sulphonamide
• nicotinamide
• sulfanilamide