vinyl cyanide

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Noun vinyl cyanide has 1 sense

propenonitrile, acrylonitrile, vinyl cyanide - a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene
--₁ is a kind of nitrile, nitril, cyanide

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Vinyl Cyanide

Definition:

Vinyl cyanide is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H3CN, primarily used in chemical research and industrial applications. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, and it belongs to the nitrile group of compounds.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Chemistry) A chemical compound with the formula C2H3CN.

Example sentences:

The synthesis of vinyl cyanide involves several complex steps.
The properties of vinyl cyanide make it suitable for various applications in the chemical industry.

Sense 2:

(Local) Vinyl records manufactured from cyanide-infused vinyl.

Example sentences:

The local music store specializes in selling vinyl cyanide records.
Vinyl cyanide has gained popularity among collectors for its unique sound quality.