[ˈaldɪhʌɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an organic compound containing the group —CHO, formed by the oxidation of alcohols. Typical aldehydes include methanal (formaldehyde) and ethanal (acetaldehyde)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: shortened from Latin alcohol dehydrogenatum ‘alcohol deprived of hydrogen’