aldehyde-related
|al-de-hyde-re-lat-ed|
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/ˈældɪˌhaɪd rɪˈleɪtɪd/
(aldehyde)
organic compound with —CHO group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldehyde' originates from the German word 'Aldehyd', which is a contraction of 'alcohol dehydrogenatum', meaning 'dehydrogenated alcohol'.
Historical Evolution
'Aldehyd' was adopted into English as 'aldehyde', and the term 'aldehyde-related' evolved to describe anything pertaining to aldehydes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific class of organic compounds, and now it broadly describes anything associated with aldehydes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or involving aldehydes.
The aldehyde-related reactions are crucial in organic chemistry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/03 07:02