Aldehydes

noun

/ˈæl.dɨ.haɪdz/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounAny of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom.

Synonyms

polyhydroxy alkanes alkenes acetaldehyde alkene acetone aromas alkyds alkane anhydrides terpenes odours

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