Acetaldol

Pronunciation: /əˈsiːtəldɔːl/

Definitions of acetaldol

noun a chemical compound used in organic synthesis

Example Sentences

A1 Acetaldol is a chemical compound used in organic synthesis.

A2 Students in the chemistry lab were learning about acetaldol reactions.

B1 The researcher successfully synthesized acetaldol in the laboratory.

B2 The pharmaceutical company is studying the potential uses of acetaldol in drug development.

C1 The complex structure of acetaldol requires precise handling and analysis.

C2 The Nobel laureate's groundbreaking research on acetaldol revolutionized the field of organic chemistry.

Examples of acetaldol in a Sentence

formal Acetaldol is a chemical compound commonly used in organic synthesis.

informal I heard acetaldol is used in making certain medications.

slang Do you know where I can get some acetaldol for my experiment?

figurative Her words were like acetaldol, carefully crafted and precise in their impact.

Grammatical Forms of acetaldol

• plural: acetaldols
• comparative: more acetaldol
• superlative: most acetaldol
• present tense: acetaldols
• future tense: will acetaldol
• perfect tense: has acetaldoled
• continuous tense: is acetaldoling
• singular: acetaldol
• positive degree: acetaldol
• infinitive: to acetaldol
• gerund: acetaldoling
• participle: acetaldoled

Origin and Evolution of acetaldol

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'acetaldol' is a compound term derived from 'acetaldehyde' and 'alcohol'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'acetaldol' was first used in the mid-19th century to describe a compound formed by the condensation of acetaldehyde and an alcohol. Over time, the term has been primarily used in organic chemistry to refer to a specific type of compound with a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom that is also bonded to two other carbon atoms.