aldehyde
noun
al·de·hyde ˈal-də-ˌhīd 
: acetaldehyde
broadly : any of a class of highly reactive organic compounds that are analogous to acetaldehyde and characterized by a carbonyl group attached to a hydrogen atom
aldehydic
ˌal-də-ˈhī-dik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web And it’s one of the first perfumes that really leaned in hard on a synthetic called an aldehyde. 
Kira Bindrim, Quartz, 23 May 2022 Most critical was the addition of a particular musk and a particular aldehyde, which in combination would, in principle, generate a fresh, peppery note. Scott Sayare, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021 All three are aldehydes, which are responsible for lots of odors. Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 16 Apr. 2020 And some cotton candy and bubble gum flavors contained aldehydes, a class of chemicals that can cause airway constriction. Emily Baumgaertner, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Oct. 2019 And some cotton candy and bubble gum flavors contained aldehydes, a class of chemicals that can cause airway constriction. Emily Baumgaertner, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2019 The aerosol contains potentially harmful chemicals, including nicotine, heavy metals, aldehydes, glycerin, and flavoring substances, researchers said. Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2019 In this first study, the focus was on recognizing a group of chemicals, called aldehydes, that are often associated with fragrances but also human stress conditions and illnesses. Andrea Soltoggio, Smithsonian, 12 June 2018 These organic compounds, called aldehydes, are found in citrus fruit rinds, as well as in off-the-shelf perfumes, including Chanel No. Kevin Schafer, National Geographic, 25 May 2018 See More
Kira Bindrim, Quartz, 23 May 2022 Most critical was the addition of a particular musk and a particular aldehyde, which in combination would, in principle, generate a fresh, peppery note. Scott Sayare, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021 All three are aldehydes, which are responsible for lots of odors. Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 16 Apr. 2020 And some cotton candy and bubble gum flavors contained aldehydes, a class of chemicals that can cause airway constriction. Emily Baumgaertner, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Oct. 2019 And some cotton candy and bubble gum flavors contained aldehydes, a class of chemicals that can cause airway constriction. Emily Baumgaertner, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2019 The aerosol contains potentially harmful chemicals, including nicotine, heavy metals, aldehydes, glycerin, and flavoring substances, researchers said. Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2019 In this first study, the focus was on recognizing a group of chemicals, called aldehydes, that are often associated with fragrances but also human stress conditions and illnesses. Andrea Soltoggio, Smithsonian, 12 June 2018 These organic compounds, called aldehydes, are found in citrus fruit rinds, as well as in off-the-shelf perfumes, including Chanel No. Kevin Schafer, National Geographic, 25 May 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
German Aldehyd, from New Latin al. dehyd., abbreviation of alcohol dehydrogenatum dehydrogenated alcohol
First Known Use
1833, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
aldehyde
noun
al·de·hyde ˈal-də-ˌhīd
: acetaldehyde
broadly : any of various highly reactive compounds typified by acetaldehyde and characterized by the group CHO