aldehydenoun [ C ]
/ˈæl.dəˌhaɪd//ˈæl.dəˌhaɪd/a chemical substance that is made from alcohol
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Chemicals, chemical compounds & gases
- acrolein
- adenine
- alkaline earth metal
- alkane
- alkene
- ammonia
- ammonium
- butane
- calcium sulphate
- carbon monoxide
- iodide
- lye
- nitrate
- octane
- paraben
- phenolphthalein
- potassium permanganate
- sodium chloride
- starch
- sulphur dioxide
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Examples from literature
- Aldehyde is formed to a considerable extent during the reaction.