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benzaldehyde

/bɛnzˈældɪhaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does benzaldehyde mean?

noun

A colorless, fragrant, crystalline organic compound, C6H5CHO, used in perfumes and as a starting material in the synthesis of other organic compounds.

Example

"The fragrance of the perfume was due to the presence of benzaldehyde."

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