dialdehyde

/daɪˈældihɑɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of aldehyde that is formed by the reduction of a dial

“The researcher studied the properties of dialdehydes in organic chemistry.”

2. noun

A diacid that has been reduced to a dial

“The chemist identified the dialdehyde as a key intermediate in the synthesis.”

Synonyms

  • aldehyde
  • aldehyde compound

Antonyms

  • alcohol
  • ether