ethanal

[eth-uh-nal, -nl]

noun

Chemistry.

1. acetaldehyde.

ethanal

/ ˈɛθəˌnæl, ˈiːθə- /

noun

1. the modern name for acetaldehyde

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethanal¹

ethane + -al ³

Example Sentences

Representatives from the biofuel industry and the Obama administration criticized the research, calling it “simplistic.” In contrast, a study funded by DuPont, which is currently building a $200 million facility dedicated to corn biofuel, found that its ethanal could be over 100 percent better than gasoline.

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