Aldehydes

/ˈæl.də.haɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of aldehyde; multiple organic compounds containing the aldehyde functional group.

Etymology

Simple plural of aldehyde, following standard English pluralization rules; used in chemistry to discuss multiple compounds of this type.

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Studying aldehydes as a group revealed patterns in how organic molecules behave—a perfect example of how organizing things by structure helps scientists predict properties they haven't tested yet.

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