acetaldol
|ac-e-tal-dol|
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/ˌæsɪˈtældɔl/
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/ˌæsɪˈtældɒl/
organic synthesis compound
Etymology
'acetaldol' originates from the combination of 'acetaldehyde' and 'aldol', where 'acetaldehyde' is derived from 'acetic acid' and 'aldehyde', and 'aldol' is a type of organic compound.
'acetaldehyde' transformed from the German word 'Acetaldehyd', and 'aldol' is derived from the German 'Aldehydalkohol'.
Initially, it referred to a specific type of organic compound, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless liquid compound used in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and perfumes.
Acetaldol is often used as an intermediate in chemical reactions.
Synonyms
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