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aldehyde

/ˈældɪhaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does aldehyde mean?

noun

A type of organic compound that contains a carbonyl group at the end of a carbon chain, typically with a characteristic pungent smell.

Example

"The perfume contained a mixture of fragrant oils and aldehydes that gave it a distinctive scent."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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