Acetic Aldehyde

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Pronunciation: /əˈsiːtɪk ˈæl.dɪˌhaɪd/

Definitions of acetic aldehyde

noun a colorless, pungent liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of acetic acid

Example Sentences

A1 Acetic aldehyde is a type of chemical compound.

A2 I learned in my chemistry class that acetic aldehyde is used in the production of plastics.

B1 The smell of acetic aldehyde can be quite strong and unpleasant.

B2 Researchers are studying the potential health effects of exposure to acetic aldehyde.

C1 The production process of acetic aldehyde involves several complex chemical reactions.

C2 Acetic aldehyde is commonly used as a solvent in various industrial processes.

Examples of acetic aldehyde in a Sentence

formal Acetic aldehyde, also known as ethanal, is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.

informal I spilled some acetic aldehyde in the lab and now the whole room smells funny.

slang I accidentally knocked over the bottle of acetic aldehyde and now it stinks in here.

figurative His words hit me like a whiff of acetic aldehyde, sharp and unpleasant.

Grammatical Forms of acetic aldehyde

plural

acetic aldehydes

comparative

more acetic aldehyde

superlative

most acetic aldehyde

present tense

is acetic aldehyde

future tense

will be acetic aldehyde

perfect tense

has been acetic aldehyde

continuous tense

is being acetic aldehyde

singular

acetic aldehyde

positive degree

very acetic aldehyde

infinitive

to be acetic aldehyde

gerund

being acetic aldehyde

participle

acetic aldehyde-ing

Origin and Evolution of acetic aldehyde

First Known Use: 1774 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acetic aldehyde' originates from the Latin word 'acetum' meaning vinegar and 'al' meaning alcohol.
Evolution of the word: The term 'acetic aldehyde' was first used in 1774 by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele. Over time, the term has been shortened to 'acetaldehyde' in modern scientific literature.