aldehyde
noun
al·de·hyde
ˈal-də-ˌhīd 
: acetaldehyde
broadly
: any of a class of highly reactive organic compounds that are analogous to acetaldehyde and characterized by a carbonyl group attached to a hydrogen atom
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If a carboxyl group replaced the aldehyde, however, feathers turned yellow.
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Elizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
In red feathers, these chains of carbon atoms ended with an organic compound called aldehyde.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Though the powdery floral, ideated around notes of neroli, May rose, aldehydes, and bourbon vanilla, has been in high demand since its 1921 launch, Chanel continues to find ways to give this classic scent new life.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Retrospect is nuanced; there are notes of bergamot, pear, jasmine, and musk, plus aldehydes that are inherent to classic perfumes like Chanel No. 5.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
In red feathers, these chains of carbon atoms ended with an organic compound called aldehyde.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Though the powdery floral, ideated around notes of neroli, May rose, aldehydes, and bourbon vanilla, has been in high demand since its 1921 launch, Chanel continues to find ways to give this classic scent new life.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Retrospect is nuanced; there are notes of bergamot, pear, jasmine, and musk, plus aldehydes that are inherent to classic perfumes like Chanel No. 5.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Aldehyde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aldehyde. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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aldehyde
noun
al·de·hyde
ˈal-də-ˌhīd
: acetaldehyde
broadly
: any of various highly reactive compounds typified by acetaldehyde and characterized by the group CHO
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