benzaldehyde
|ben-zal-de-hyde|
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/bɛnˈzældəˌhaɪd/
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/bɛnˈzældɪhaɪd/
aromatic almond-scented aldehyde
Etymology
'benzaldehyde' originates from German, specifically the word 'Benzaldehyd,' where 'Benz-' referred to 'benzene' and 'Aldehyd' meant 'aldehyde.'
'Benzaldehyd' was adopted into English as 'benzaldehyde' in the 19th century, and eventually became the modern English word 'benzaldehyde.'
Initially, it meant 'the aldehyde derived from benzene,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless, volatile liquid aldehyde with a characteristic almond odor, used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and flavoring agents.
Benzaldehyde is commonly used as a flavoring agent in foods.
Synonyms
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