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ethanal

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

acetaldehyde

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: acetaldehyde

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: aldehyde

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  • Persian: اتانال (etânâl) — IUPAC name for acetaldehyde