ACETALDEHYDE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

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

Categories: Aldehyde

Synonyms

Acetaldehyde, Ethanal

🔗 Related Words

acetic – A related word in the same word family.

aldehyde – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.

➡️ Words that Start with AC

Accretions Accuse Acyclic Accoucheuse Acrylates Acoustics Accord Acceded Achromatic Actinozoa Acetylene Acetabulums

Words that End with DE ⬅️

Doublade Gallade Geodude Roserade Scolipede Venipede Whirlipede Zygarde Decrepitude Defilade Degrade Delude