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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The most common types of filament are ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PLA (polylactic acid).
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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
The chemicals, including butadiene and acrylonitrile, would be combined, slowly churned, cooled and finally stripped of elements unneeded in the finished NBR.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
Made from durable maple hardwood, the broom’s heavy-duty head features strong styrene acrylonitrile bristles that are attached in tufts and securely stapled in place to prevent shedding.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2023
Her torso is fashioned from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, while her arms are made of ethylvinylacetate.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2023
Hardside Luggage Materials Most hardshell suitcases are made out of polycarbonate, polypropylene, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), or aluminum.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2023
These suitcases are made of ABS+PC (acrylonitrile butadiene and polycarbonate), a super-strong thermoplastic blend.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
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
The chemicals, including butadiene and acrylonitrile, would be combined, slowly churned, cooled and finally stripped of elements unneeded in the finished NBR.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
Made from durable maple hardwood, the broom’s heavy-duty head features strong styrene acrylonitrile bristles that are attached in tufts and securely stapled in place to prevent shedding.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2023
Her torso is fashioned from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, while her arms are made of ethylvinylacetate.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2023
Hardside Luggage Materials Most hardshell suitcases are made out of polycarbonate, polypropylene, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), or aluminum.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2023
These suitcases are made of ABS+PC (acrylonitrile butadiene and polycarbonate), a super-strong thermoplastic blend.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
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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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