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piperonal
[ pi-per-uh-nal, pahy-, pip-er-uh- ]
/ pɪˈpɛr əˌnæl, paɪ-, ˈpɪp ər ə- /
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noun Chemistry.
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble aldehyde, C8H6O3, which darkens on exposure to light: used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis.
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Also called piperonyl aldehyde, heliotropin.
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British Dictionary definitions for piperonal
piperonal
/ (ˈpɪpərəʊˌnæl) /
noun
a white fragrant aldehyde used in flavourings, perfumery, and suntan lotions. Formula: C 8 H 6 O 3Also called: heliotropin
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