acetaldehyde

[ as-i-tal-duh-hahyd ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a volatile, colorless, water-soluble liquid, C 2 H 4 O, having a pungent, fruitlike odor: used chiefly in the silvering of mirrors and in organic synthesis.

acetaldehyde

/ ˌæsɪˈtældɪˌhaɪd /

noun

1. a colourless volatile pungent liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of organic compounds and as a solvent and reducing agent. Formula: CH 3 CHO Systematic nameethanal

acetaldehyde

/ ăs′ĭ-tăl′də-hīd′ /

1. A colorless, flammable liquid, used to manufacture acetic acid, perfumes, and drugs. Chemical formula: C 2 H 4 O .

Word History and Origins

Origin of acetaldehyde¹

First recorded in 1875–80; acet- + aldehyde

Example Sentences

In the future, the gel could be taken orally before or during alcohol consumption to prevent blood alcohol levels from rising and acetaldehyde from damaging the body.

From Science Daily

"The people who have the minor allele variant of the SNP convert ethanol to acetaldehyde very rapidly. And that causes a lot of negative effects," said Sanchez-Roige.

From Science Daily

When the e-liquid heats up, these break down into chemicals such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.

From BBC

The first stage is the reaction that converts it into the to the highly toxic substance acetaldehyde.

From Salon

High levels of acetaldehyde, in turn, causes headaches, nausea, facial flushing and sweating.

From Salon