aldehyde

 
Pronunciation: /ˈaldɪhʌɪd/

noun

Chemistry
  • an organic compound containing the group CHO, formed by the oxidation of alcohols. Typical aldehydes include methanal (formaldehyde) and ethanal (acetaldehyde).

Derivatives

aldehydic

Pronunciation: /ˌaldɪˈhɪdɪk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: shortened from Latin alcohol dehydrogenatum 'alcohol deprived of hydrogen'