Definition of Acrolein
A`cro´le`in
n.
1.
(Chem.)
A
limpid
,
colorless
,
highly
volatile
liquid
,
obtained
by
the
dehydration
of
glycerin
,
or
the
destructive
distillation
of
neutral
fats
containing
glycerin
.
Its
vapors
are
intensely
irritating
.
Related Words
aldehyde
,
propenal
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