/ak'reuh loh nuy"tril, -treel, -truyl/ , n. Chem.
a colorless, flammable, poisonous, carcinogenic liquid, C 3 H 3 N, used for the production of polymers and copolymers, as rubbers, fibers, and clear plastics for beverage containers.
[ 1890-95; ACRYL(IC) + -O- + NITRILE ]