Examples of polyacrylamide in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
To solve this, the team designed a polyacrylamide copolymer called MoNi.
—
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
The polyacrylamide gel, similar to what’s in baby diapers, is thicker and stickier than the typical retardant used in aerial firefighting tactics.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2021
The other contained polyacrylamide, a chemical compound primarily used in wastewater treatment but also found in certain cosmetics.
—oregonlive, 11 May 2020
Today, protein separation is typically conducted using gel made of polyacrylamide instead of potato starch.
—Denise Gellene, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2017
But the gel holds together throughout the bounce thanks to the stronger covalent bonds of the polyacrylamide.
—Ashley P. Taylor, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2012
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
The polyacrylamide gel, similar to what’s in baby diapers, is thicker and stickier than the typical retardant used in aerial firefighting tactics.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2021
The other contained polyacrylamide, a chemical compound primarily used in wastewater treatment but also found in certain cosmetics.
—oregonlive, 11 May 2020
Today, protein separation is typically conducted using gel made of polyacrylamide instead of potato starch.
—Denise Gellene, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2017
But the gel holds together throughout the bounce thanks to the stronger covalent bonds of the polyacrylamide.
—Ashley P. Taylor, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2012
Cite this Entry
“Polyacrylamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyacrylamide. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
polyacrylamide
noun
poly·acryl·amide
ˌpäl-ē-ə-ˈkril-ə-ˌmīd 
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share