acrylonitrile
noun
ac·ry·lo·ni·trile
ˌa-krə-lō-ˈnī-trəl 
-ˌtrēl
: a colorless volatile flammable liquid nitrile C3H3N used chiefly in organic synthesis and for polymerization
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This stands for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which is a material used to make fan blades.
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Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
The most common types of filament are ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PLA (polylactic acid).
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2024
Most off-the-shelf keyboard cases will be made from either ABS or AES (acrylonitrile ethylene styrene) plastic.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
This suitcase is made of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), a super resilient and waterproof thermoplastic.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2024
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Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
The most common types of filament are ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PLA (polylactic acid).
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2024
Most off-the-shelf keyboard cases will be made from either ABS or AES (acrylonitrile ethylene styrene) plastic.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
This suitcase is made of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), a super resilient and waterproof thermoplastic.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2024
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acrylonitrile
noun
ac·ry·lo·ni·trile
ˌak-rə-lō-ˈnī-trəl
-ˌtrēl
-ˌtrēl
: a colorless volatile flammable liquid nitrile C3H3N used chiefly in organic synthesis and for polymerization
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