acetaldehyde
noun
ac·et·al·de·hyde ˌa-sə-ˈtal-də-ˌhīd 
: a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde C2H4O used chiefly in organic synthesis
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web However, the Environmental Protection Agency has estimated less than a 1 in 100,000 chance of developing cancer from continuous exposure to acetaldehyde. 
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 May 2022 Some of these include alcohol and acetaldehyde, both of which are known definite or probable carcinogens. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 May 2022 Fewer drinks, whether over time or in one day, mean less exposure to acetaldehyde and potentially less effect on estrogen. Michele Cohen Marill, Wired, 5 Oct. 2021 In light of that, the FDA this week highlighted a product recall of hand sanitizer products manufactured by Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc due to the presence of methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde. Yoni Heisler, BGR, 30 Apr. 2021 In 1991, the EPA extrapolated from rodents to humans to set the safety limit for acetaldehyde at 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air – similar in volume to a cup of water in an Olympic-size swimming pool. Michael Petroni, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2020 Using a new, precise chemical-identifying method, the group found evidence of an understudied mercury molecule called alpha-mercuri-acetaldehyde. Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2020 Dihydromyricetin appears to work its magic by enhancing alcohol metabolism and reducing its toxic byproduct, acetaldehyde. Daryl Davies, Joshua Silva And Terry David Church, CNN, 27 Dec. 2019 The humble orbs contain the amino acid cysteine, which helps break down acetaldehyde, which is thought to be one of the causes of hangovers. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2019 See More
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 May 2022 Some of these include alcohol and acetaldehyde, both of which are known definite or probable carcinogens. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 May 2022 Fewer drinks, whether over time or in one day, mean less exposure to acetaldehyde and potentially less effect on estrogen. Michele Cohen Marill, Wired, 5 Oct. 2021 In light of that, the FDA this week highlighted a product recall of hand sanitizer products manufactured by Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc due to the presence of methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde. Yoni Heisler, BGR, 30 Apr. 2021 In 1991, the EPA extrapolated from rodents to humans to set the safety limit for acetaldehyde at 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air – similar in volume to a cup of water in an Olympic-size swimming pool. Michael Petroni, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2020 Using a new, precise chemical-identifying method, the group found evidence of an understudied mercury molecule called alpha-mercuri-acetaldehyde. Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2020 Dihydromyricetin appears to work its magic by enhancing alcohol metabolism and reducing its toxic byproduct, acetaldehyde. Daryl Davies, Joshua Silva And Terry David Church, CNN, 27 Dec. 2019 The humble orbs contain the amino acid cysteine, which helps break down acetaldehyde, which is thought to be one of the causes of hangovers. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from German Acetaldehyd, from acet- acet- + Aldehyd aldehyde
First Known Use
1857, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
acetaldehyde
noun
ac·et·al·de·hyde ˌas-ə-ˈtal-də-ˌhīd
: a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde C2H4O used chiefly in organic synthesis that can cause irritation to mucous membranes