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aldol

al·dol
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-dawl, -dol]
    • /ˈæl dɔl, -dɒl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-dawl, -dol]
    • /ˈæl dɔl, -dɒl/

Definitions of aldol word

  • noun aldol a colourless or yellowish oily liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of rubber accelerators, as an organic solvent, in perfume, and as a hypnotic and sedative. Formula: CH3CHOHCH2CHO 3
  • noun aldol any organic compound containing the functional group -CHOHCH2CHO 3
  • noun aldol consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CHOHCH2CHO 3
  • noun aldol a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid, CH3CHOHCH2CHO, obtained by condensation of acetaldehyde: used as a solvent, in organic synthesis, and as a hypnotic and sedative 3
  • noun aldol Also called acetaldol. a colorless, syrupy, water-soluble liquid, C 4 H 8 O 2 , formed by the condensation of acetaldehyde: used chiefly in the manufacture of rubber vulcanizers and accelerators, and in perfumery. 1
  • noun aldol any of a class of compounds containing both an alcohol and an aldehyde functional group, formed by a condensation reaction between aldehyde or ketone molecules. 1

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Origin of aldol

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; ald(ehyde) + -ol1

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Parts of speech for Aldol

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aldol popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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