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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The scientists began with a pair of graphite electrodes (consisting of an anode and a cathode) and an acrylamide gel.
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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
They are also intended to make fried potatoes safer by lowering levels of asparagine, a naturally occurring amino acid that reacts with sugars at high temperatures to produce acrylamide, a potential carcinogen.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2013
But experts say that the carcinogenicity of acrylamide in people is still up for debate.
—Kendall Powell, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2018
Naphthalene is associated with anemia, liver and neurological damage, while acrylamide and acrylonitrile have been associated with cancer and other health issues.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 27 June 2022
The good news is air fryers appear to produce lower amounts of acrylamide.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 6 Dec. 2021
Rothamsted Research this month applied for a permit to field test wheat edited to contain less asparagine, an amino acid that becomes the carcinogen acrylamide when baked.
—Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 26 May 2021
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
They are also intended to make fried potatoes safer by lowering levels of asparagine, a naturally occurring amino acid that reacts with sugars at high temperatures to produce acrylamide, a potential carcinogen.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2013
But experts say that the carcinogenicity of acrylamide in people is still up for debate.
—Kendall Powell, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2018
Naphthalene is associated with anemia, liver and neurological damage, while acrylamide and acrylonitrile have been associated with cancer and other health issues.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 27 June 2022
The good news is air fryers appear to produce lower amounts of acrylamide.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 6 Dec. 2021
Rothamsted Research this month applied for a permit to field test wheat edited to contain less asparagine, an amino acid that becomes the carcinogen acrylamide when baked.
—Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 26 May 2021
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“Acrylamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrylamide. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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