Aldime

/ˈɔldaɪm/ noun

Definition

An alternate or informal spelling of aldimine, a compound formed between an aldehyde and a primary amine.

Etymology

Variant of aldimine, showing how chemical terminology sometimes has multiple acceptable spellings in older or informal scientific literature.

Kelly Says

Different chemistry textbooks from different countries and eras use slightly different names—'aldime,' 'aldimine,' and 'aldehyde imine' all refer to the same thing, which shows how scientific terminology evolved without a single governing authority.

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