acrylaldehyde
|ac-ryl-al-de-hyde|
/ˌæk.rɪˈlæl.dɪˌhaɪd/
pungent aldehyde
Etymology
'acrylaldehyde' originates from the combination of 'acryl' and 'aldehyde', where 'acryl' refers to the acrylic group and 'aldehyde' refers to the organic compound containing a formyl group.
'Acrylaldehyde' was derived from the combination of 'acryl' and 'aldehyde' in modern chemistry terminology.
Initially, it referred to a specific aldehyde compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acrylaldehyde, also known as acrolein, is a colorless or yellow liquid with a pungent odor, used in the manufacture of plastics, resins, and as a biocide.
Acrylaldehyde is used in the production of acrylic acid.
Synonyms
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