aldehydes
|al-de-hydes|
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/ˈældəˌhaɪdz/
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/ˈældɪˌhaɪdz/
(aldehyde)
organic compound with —CHO group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldehyde' originates from the Latin phrase 'alcohol dehydrogenatum', meaning 'alcohol deprived of hydrogen'.
Historical Evolution
'alcohol dehydrogenatum' was shortened to 'aldehyde' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical process, but now it denotes a class of organic compounds.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/16 15:06