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aldehyde

[ al-duh-hahyd ]

noun

Chemistry.
  1. any of a class of organic compounds containing the group −CHO, which yields acids when oxidized and alcohols when reduced.


aldehyde

/ ˈældɪˌhaɪd; ˌældəˈhɪdɪk /

noun

  1. any organic compound containing the group -CHO. Aldehydes are oxidized to carboxylic acids and take part in many addition reactions
  2. modifier consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CHO

    aldehyde group or radical

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

aldehyde

/ ăə-ī′ /

  1. 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.
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Derived Forms

  • aldehydic, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • d·d adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of aldehyde1

1840–50; < New Latin al ( cohol ) dehyd ( Dzٳܳ ) dehydrogenated alcohol
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of aldehyde1

C19: from New Latin al ( cohol ) dehyd ( Dzٳܳ ) dehydrogenated alcohol
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Example Sentences

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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Cats' scent comes from a mix of volatile organic compounds, including aldehydes, alcohols, esters and ketones.

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These aldehydes can cause lung disease and heart disease.

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