acetaldol

American

[as-i-tal-dawl, -dol] / ˈæs ɪˌtæl dɔl, -dɒl /

noun

Chemistry.

aldol.

Etymology

Origin of acetaldol

acetald(ehyde) + -ol ¹

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For example, acetylene plus water makes acetaldehyde, and two molecules of the latter combine in a new substance, acetaldol.

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