acetaldehyde
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ac·et·al·de·hyde
(ăs′ĭ-tăl′də-hīd′)n.
A colorless, flammable liquid, C2H4O, used to manufacture acetic acid, perfumes, and drugs.
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acetaldehyde
(ˌæsɪˈtældɪˌhaɪd)n
(Elements & Compounds) a colourless volatile pungent liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of organic compounds and as a solvent and reducing agent. Formula: CH3CHO. Systematic name: ethanal
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ac•et•al•de•hyde
(ˌæs ɪˈtæl dəˌhaɪd)n.
a volatile, colorless liquid, C2H4O, used esp. in organic synthesis.
[1875–80]
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ac·et·al·de·hyde
(ăs′ĭ-tăl′də-hīd′) A colorless, flammable liquid, C2H4O, used to make acetic acid, perfumes, and drugs.
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| Noun | 1. |  acetaldehyde - a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugsaldehyde - any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids |
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Acetaldehyd
acétaldéhydeéthanal
acetaldehyd
etanal