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aldehyde /al·de·hyde/ (al´de-hid) 1. any of a class of organic compounds containing the group —CHO, i.e., one with a carbonyl group (CdbondO) located at one end of the carbon chain. 2. a suffix used to denote a compound occurring in aldehyde conformation. 3. acetaldehyde.
aldehyde, n hydrocarbon characterized by strong scent; antiviral, antiinflammatory, and soothing properties. Can irritate skin if administered improperly. aldehyde (al´d n a large category of organic compounds derived from a corresponding alcohol by the removal of two hydrogen atoms, as in the conversion of ethyl alcohol to acetaldehyde. aldehyde an organic compound containing the aldehyde functional group (-CHO); that is, one with a carbonyl group (C=O) located at one end of the carbon chain. Aldehydes are formed in meat during the rancidification of fat and in the degradation of alcohols in biological materials. They have an acrid unpleasant taste and are toxic if taken in sufficient quantities. Some aldehydes (formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde) are used as disinfectants and fixatives. |
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The Milky Way nebula, Sagittarius B2,
has revealed data suggesting the presence of aldehyde molecules that
typically assist in the formation of amino acids, and scientists have
reported their discovery of glycolaldehyde, a simple sugar. Special methods are required to isolate and
identify hydroperoxides, which are unstable and readily form the
corresponding aldehyde. In the course of development, the group has discovered that two
flavor elements, geraniol found in rose and vanillic aldehyde derived
from vanilla, have higher emission efficiencies. |
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