ALL meanings of benzaldehyde
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B b - 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