Definitions for aldehyde

aldehyde al·de·hyde

Spelling: [al-duh-hahyd]
IPA: /ˈæl dəˌhaɪd/

Aldehyde is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 142 anagrams from letters in aldehyde (addeehly).

Definitions for aldehyde

noun

  1. any of a class of organic compounds containing the group −CHO, which yields acids when oxidized and alcohols when reduced.

Origin of aldehyde

1840-50; New Latin al(cohol) dehyd(rogenātum) dehydrogenated alcohol

Examples for aldehyde

There is no reduction unless an aldehyde is added or unless some boiled extract of a tissue such as liver is added.

aldehyde is formed to a considerable extent during the reaction.

In this way the last portion of the aldehyde is absorbed, and the potash solution gradually assumes an amber colour.

Benzoic acid, like the aldehyde, is a natural product which has long been known.

Neutral volatile substances—ethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acetone.

Besides methyl salicylate, the oil contains triaconitane, an aldehyde or ketone, and an alcohol.

The value of the oil depends upon its aldehyde content, the chief constituent being cinnamic aldehyde.

By the addition of diluted sulphuric acid, the aldehyde of cinnamic acid is afterwards procured pure.

It is not possible to obtain the aldehyde in a pure condition, since it readily polymerizes.

There is no reduction if the milk, methylene blue, and aldehyde are agitated with air.

Word Value for aldehyde
Scrable

16

Words with friends

15

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