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benzaldehyde

benz·al·de·hyde
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ben-zal-duh-hahyd]
    • /bɛnˈzæl dəˌhaɪd/
    • /benzˈaldɪhˌaɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-zal-duh-hahyd]
    • /bɛnˈzæl dəˌhaɪd/

Definitions of benzaldehyde word

  • noun benzaldehyde a yellowish fragrant volatile oil occurring in almond kernels and used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and flavourings and as a solvent for oils and resins. Formula: C6H5CHO 3
  • noun benzaldehyde a clear, volatile, pleasant-smelling liquid, C6H5CHO, found in the oil of the bitter almond and used in making dyes, perfumes, chemicals, etc. 3
  • noun benzaldehyde Benzaldehyde is an aromatic oil, obtained naturally or made synthetically, which is used in perfumes and as a solvent. 3
  • noun benzaldehyde a colorless or yellowish, water-soluble, volatile oil, C 7 H 6 O, having a bitter, almondlike odor, used chiefly in the organic synthesis of dyes, perfumes, and flavors, and as a solvent; artificial oil of bitter almond. 1
  • noun benzaldehyde (Uncountable Noun) (organic chemistry) A chemical compound (C6H5CHO) consisting of a benzene ring with an aldehyde substituent. 0
  • noun benzaldehyde (Countable Noun) Any of various derivatives of benzaldehyde. 0

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Origin of benzaldehyde

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
From German, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at benz-, aldehyde

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benzaldehyde popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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