acetaldehyde Meaning & Definition
/ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/
What Does Acetaldehyde Mean?
As a noun, acetaldehyde means A colourless organic compound, CH3CHO, occurring widely in nature and being produced on a large scale in industry.
Acetaldehyde at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Plural | acetaldehydes |
Acetaldehyde Definition (Noun)
- A colourless organic compound, CH3CHO, occurring widely in nature and being produced on a large scale in industry.
Noun
- An organic compound, (CH3CHO). Sometimes called ethanal or acetic aldehyde. See aldehyde.
Synonyms of Acetaldehyde
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Acetaldehyde synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
acetaldehyde (countable and uncountable, plural acetaldehydes)
Origin of Acetaldehyde
From acet- + aldehyde.
How Do You Say Acetaldehyde?
The standard pronunciation of acetaldehyde is /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/, spoken in 5 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (tæl).