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aldehyde

Syllabification: (al·de·hyde)

Pronunciation: /ˈaldəˌhīd/

Definition of aldehyde

noun

Chemistry

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