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aldehyde
noun
    1. Any of numerous organic chemical compounds formed by the oxidation of alcohols, including aromatic compounds which are used as flavourings and perfumes.
Etymology: 19c: abbreviation of Latin alcohol dehydrogenatum alcohol with hydrogen removed.



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