Synonyms for aldehyde
ˈæl dəˌhaɪdalde·hyde

Princeton's WordNet

1. aldehydenoun

   any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids

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1. • Organic Compound

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1. William Rizzo:

   We think [the cause of SLS] is the accumulation of that fatty aldehyde harming the function of other molecules in the cell.

2. 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.

3. Jay Cowin:

   Another reason why sunflower oil can be unhealthy is that it produces higher levels of aldehyde [per 2017 research in the Journal of Hazardous Materials], as compared to other plant-based cooking oils, when exposed to heat. Aldehydes are actually toxic substances that can make someone vulnerable to multiple health risks.