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acetaldehyde

Pronunciation: /ˌasɪtˈaldɪhʌɪd/

Definition of acetaldehyde

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry

a colourless volatile liquid aldehyde obtained by oxidizing ethanol.
- Alternative name: ethanal; chemical formula: CH₃CHO

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Definition of acetaldehyde in the US English dictionary

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secretagogue

/ sɪˈkriːtəgɒg

noun

a substance which promotes secretion …

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