acetaldehyde

See also: acétaldéhyde

English

Etymology

Blend of acetic + aldehyde.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/

Noun

acetaldehyde (countable and uncountable, plural acetaldehydes)

  1. (organic chemistry) An organic compound, (CH3CHO). Sometimes called ethanal or acetic aldehyde. See aldehyde.

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