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aldehyde
[ al-duh-hahyd ]
noun
- any of a class of organic compounds containing the group −CHO, which yields acids when oxidized and alcohols when reduced.
aldehyde
/ ˈældɪˌhaɪd; ˌældəˈhɪdɪk /
noun
- any organic compound containing the group -CHO. Aldehydes are oxidized to carboxylic acids and take part in many addition reactions
- modifier consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CHO
aldehyde group or radical
aldehyde
/ ă′ə-ī′ /
- Any of a class of highly reactive organic compounds obtained by oxidation of certain alcohols and containing the group CHO. Aldehydes are used in manufacturing resins, dyes, and organic acids.
Derived Forms
- aldehydic, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- d·d adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of aldehyde1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of aldehyde1
Example Sentences
Each fragrance is infused with three natural ingredients — the synthetic molecules of aldehydes, alcohol from upcycled carbon emissions and water — to reach the “highest degree of olfactory clarity and expression.”
They found that the same aldehyde dehydrogenase gene in the lovebirds to express at high level in yellow psittacofulvin-containing feathers, but not in red feathers.
The researchers hypothesized that there might be a link between aldehydes and aging since individuals with premature aging disorders, like AMeD syndrome, exhibit inadequate activity of enzymes, like ALDH2, that break down aldehydes.
Cats' scent comes from a mix of volatile organic compounds, including aldehydes, alcohols, esters and ketones.
These aldehydes can cause lung disease and heart disease.
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