Pronunciation: /əˌsiːtəlˈædəhaɪd/
noun a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a pungent odor, used in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes
A1 Acetaldehyde is a chemical compound used in some cleaning products.
A2 The smell of acetaldehyde can be quite strong and unpleasant.
B1 Acetaldehyde is often found in alcoholic beverages as a byproduct of fermentation.
B2 Researchers are studying the effects of acetaldehyde exposure on human health.
C1 The production of acetaldehyde is an important step in the synthesis of many organic compounds.
C2 Chemical engineers are working on ways to reduce the environmental impact of acetaldehyde production processes.
formal Acetaldehyde is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, commonly used in the production of chemicals and plastics.
informal I accidentally spilled some acetaldehyde in the lab today, and the smell was unbearable.
slang I heard acetaldehyde is like the stink bomb of the chemistry world.
figurative The acetaldehyde of gossip spread quickly through the office, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
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