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Noun acrylamide has 1 sense
  1. acrylamide - a white crystalline amide of propenoic acid can damage the nervous system and is carcinogenic in laboratory animals; "they claimed that acrylamide is produced when certain carbohydrates are baked or fried at high temperatures"
    --1 is a kind of
    amide

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Acrylamide

Acrylamide is a chemical compound that is commonly found in food, particularly in starchy foods that are cooked at high temperatures. It forms from sugars and an amino acid called asparagine during certain cooking processes, such as frying, baking, or roasting. Acrylamide is known to have potential health risks and has been classified as a probable human carcinogen.

Examples of uses:

Noun:

1. The scientist conducted a study to measure the levels of acrylamide in various potato chips.

2. Acrylamide is frequently used in the production of polyacrylamide, a widely used polymer in various industrial processes.

3. The presence of acrylamide in coffee has raised concerns about its potential long-term effects on human health.

Adjective:

1. The bakery released a new line of low-acrylamide bread, catering to health-conscious customers.

2. Many consumers actively seek out acrylamide-free products to minimize their exposure to the potentially harmful chemical.

3. The expert provided a detailed analysis of the acrylamide content in different types of biscuits.

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