(ˌsaɪənəʊˌɛθɪˈleɪʃən) nthe act of introducing a cyano-ethyl group into a compound
cyanoethylation
cyanoethylation
[¦sī·ə·nō‚e·thə′lā·shən] (organic chemistry) A chemical reaction involving the addition of acrylonitrile to compounds with a reactive hydrogen. (textiles) Treating cotton fibers with acrylonitrile and caustic soda to improve dyeing, rot-resistance, and strength characteristics.