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noun Chemistry.
any of a class of organic compounds containing the group −CHO, which yields acids when oxidized and alcohols when reduced.
Origin:
1840–50; < Neo-Latin al(cohol) dehyd(rogenātum) dehydrogenated alcohol
1840–50; < Neo-Latin al(cohol) dehyd(rogenātum) dehydrogenated alcohol
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al·de·hy·dic, adjective
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aldehyde al·de·hyde (āl'də-hīd')
n.
Any of a class of reactive organic chemical compounds obtained by oxidation of primary alcohols, characterized by the common group CHO, and used in the manufacture of resins, dyes, and organic acids.
See acetaldehyde.
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aldehyde  (āl'də-hīd') Pronunciation Key
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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