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Aldehyde definition

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Compound in which an alkyl or aryl group and a hydrogen atom are attached to a carbonyl group and a hydrogen atom are attached to a carbonyl group; general formula, O-R-C-H

See also:

Alkenes (Olefins) definition
alarm definition
Aerobe definition
-adduct (pi-adduct) definition
Address-message concept definition