n. Chem. any of a class of compounds formed by the oxidation of alcohols (and containing the group -CHO). aldehydic adj.
[ abbr. of mod.L alcohol dehydrogenatum alcohol deprived of hydrogen ]
n. Chem. any of a class of compounds formed by the oxidation of alcohols (and containing the group -CHO). aldehydic adj.
[ abbr. of mod.L alcohol dehydrogenatum alcohol deprived of hydrogen ]
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