Relating to glyoxal, a simple organic compound with two aldehyde groups, used in textiles, leather, and laboratory chemistry.
From 'glyoxal' (from 'glycol' + 'oxal-', referring to oxidation) + '-ic' (relating to). The term emerged in organic chemistry as scientists synthesized and classified aldehyde compounds.
Glyoxal is so good at preserving and cross-linking proteins that leather tanners and fabric makers have used it for decades—it's an invisible chemistry that makes your jeans feel just right!
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