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acetaldehyde

noun

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

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12
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
CE
Scrabble score
22

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ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd

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noun

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

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