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
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An enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde.
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John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Levy’s pick is the 724 scented body oil, a unisex mix of white florals, aldehydes, and musk.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Pair it with Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s 724 to amplify those aldehyde notes into something even more sophisticated and urban-chic.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Elegantly scented, this smells like a fresh bouquet of roses softened by jasmine, neroli, and aldehydes—leaving a feminine aroma sure to delight passersby.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Levy’s pick is the 724 scented body oil, a unisex mix of white florals, aldehydes, and musk.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Pair it with Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s 724 to amplify those aldehyde notes into something even more sophisticated and urban-chic.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Elegantly scented, this smells like a fresh bouquet of roses softened by jasmine, neroli, and aldehydes—leaving a feminine aroma sure to delight passersby.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Aldehyde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aldehyde. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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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
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