PARALDEHYDE


Meaning of PARALDEHYDE in English

n.

Pronunciation: pa- ' ral-d ə - ˌ h ī d, p ə -

Function: noun

Date: 1857

: a colorless liquid polymer C 6 H 12 O 3 derived from acetaldehyde and used especially as an anticonvulsant, sedative, and hypnotic

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