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acrolein /acro·le·in/ (ak-ro´le-in) a volatile, highly toxic liquid, produced industrially and also one of the degradation products of cyclophosphamide.
acrolein aldehyde of allyl, formed by the destructive distillation of glycerin and during the burning of fat; has a pungent odor. acrolein poisoning exposure to fumes causes conjunctivitis, rhinitis, pulmonary edema. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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