acetaldol

[ as-i-tal-dawl, -dol ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. aldol ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of acetaldol¹

acetald(ehyde) + -ol ¹

Example Sentences

For example, acetylene plus water makes acetaldehyde, and two molecules of the latter combine in a new substance, acetaldol.

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