adiponitrile

[ ad-uh-poh-nahy-tril, -treel, -trahyl ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless liquid, C 6 H 8 N 2 , used chiefly as an intermediate in the manufacture of nylon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of adiponitrile¹

adipo- + nitrile

Example Sentences

Ascend Performance Materials of Houston said state and local governments are providing incentives to expand its plant in Decatur and increase production of adiponitrile, a compound used to make plastics.

From Washington Times

Initially, the $160m plant was slated to produce the compound adiponitrile, a component of nylon.

From The Guardian

The facility owned by Shandong Runxing Chemical Technology Co. produced adiponitrile, which can give off toxic fumes when burned, according to Xinhua.

From US News

Adiponitrile is used in making nylon and other products.

From US News

The factory produced adiponitrile, a colorless liquid that releases poisonous gases when it reacts with fire.

From Washington Post