Acetaldehyde Definition

acetaldehyde
noun
  1. a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs

"Acetaldehyde" in song lyrics

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  • "formula of acetaldehyde"
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  • "structure of acetaldehyde"
    AOL — AOL
  • "keto and enol tautomers of acetaldehyde"
    AOL — AOL

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