Definitions for acetaldehyde
ˌæs ɪˈtæl dəˌhaɪdac·etalde·hyde

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1. acetaldehyde, ethanalnoun

   a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs

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1. acetaldehydenoun

   An organic compound (CHCHO). Sometimes called ethanal or acetic aldehyde. See aldehyde.

2. Etymology: From acetic + aldehyde.

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1. Acetaldehyde

   Acetaldehyde (IUPAC systematic name ethanal) is an organic chemical compound with the formula CH3CHO, sometimes abbreviated by chemists as MeCHO (Me = methyl). It is a colorless liquid or gas, boiling near room temperature. It is one of the most important aldehydes, occurring widely in nature and being produced on a large scale in industry. Acetaldehyde occurs naturally in coffee, bread, and ripe fruit, and is produced by plants. It is also produced by the partial oxidation of ethanol by the liver enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase and is a contributing cause of hangover after alcohol consumption. Pathways of exposure include air, water, land, or groundwater, as well as drink and smoke. Consumption of disulfiram inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzyme responsible for the metabolism of acetaldehyde, thereby causing it to build up in the body. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has listed acetaldehyde as a Group 1 carcinogen. Acetaldehyde is "one of the most frequently found air toxins with cancer risk greater than one in a million".

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1. acetaldehyde

   Acetaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula CH3CHO. It is one of the most important aldehydes, occurring widely in nature and being produced on a large scale in industry. Acetaldehyde occurs naturally in several foods, such as ripe fruit, coffee, and bread, and is also found in the smoke from tobacco and some fuels. It is colorless, has a distinct fruity odor, and is highly flammable. It can be harmful if inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin and is considered a potential carcinogen.

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1. Acetaldehydenoun

   acetic aldehyde. See Aldehyde

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1. Acetaldehyde

   Acetaldehyde is an organic chemical compound with the formula CH3 CHO, sometimes abbreviated by chemists as MeCHO. It is one of the most important aldehydes, occurring widely in nature and being produced on a large scale industrially. Acetaldehyde occurs naturally in coffee, bread, and ripe fruit, and is produced by plants as part of their normal metabolism. It is also produced by oxidation of ethylene and is popularly believed to be a cause of hangovers from alcohol consumption. Pathways of exposure include air, water, land or groundwater as well as drink and smoke.

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1. Acetaldehyde

   A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of acetaldehyde in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of acetaldehyde in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of acetaldehyde in a Sentence

1. Bhanu Prakash Kolla:

   As alcohol is metabolized it forms acetaldehyde, which is stimulating, therefore if Bhanu Prakash Kolla drink too much alcohol right before going to bed, in about four hours it is converted to aldehyde which can disrupt sleep and wake Bhanu Prakash Kolla up.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=acetaldehyde
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acetaldehyde
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetaldehyde
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acetaldehyde
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=acetaldehyde
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=acetaldehyde