Associations to the word «Acetaldehyde»

Wiktionary

ACETALDEHYDE, noun. (organic compound) An organic compound (CH3CHO). Sometimes called ethanal or acetic aldehyde. See aldehyde.

Dictionary definition

ACETALDEHYDE, noun. A colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs.

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