acraldehyde
|ac-ral-de-hyde|
/ˈækrəldiˌhaɪd/
sharp-smelling chemical
Etymology
'acraldehyde' originates from the combination of 'acrolein' and 'aldehyde', where 'acrolein' is derived from Latin 'acer' meaning 'sharp' and 'oleum' meaning 'oil', and 'aldehyde' is derived from Latin 'alcohol dehydrogenatum'.
'acrolein' transformed from the Latin 'acer' and 'oleum', and 'aldehyde' from 'alcohol dehydrogenatum', eventually forming the modern English word 'acraldehyde'.
Initially, it referred to a sharp-smelling oil, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a chemical compound used in manufacturing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acraldehyde is another name for acrolein, a colorless or yellow liquid with a pungent odor, used in the manufacture of plastics, resins, and as a biocide.
Acraldehyde is used in the production of certain plastics.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/26 05:06