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benzaldehyde

Syllabification: (benz·al·de·hyde)
Pronunciation: /benˈzaldəˌhīd/
Definition of benzaldehyde

noun

Chemistry
  • a colorless liquid aldehyde with the odor of bitter almonds, used in the manufacture of dyes and perfumes.
    • Chemical formula: C6H5CHO

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Definition of benzaldehyde in the British & World English dictionary