benzaldehyde
[ ben-zal-duh-hahyd ]
/ bɛnˈzæl dəˌhaɪd /
noun Chemistry.
a colorless or yellowish, water-soluble, volatile oil, C7H6O, having a bitter, almondlike odor, used chiefly in the organic synthesis of dyes, perfumes, and flavors, and as a solvent; artificial oil of bitter almond.
Also called
benzoic aldehyde.
Words nearby benzaldehyde
benz-,
benzal,
benzal chloride,
benzal group,
benzalacetone,
benzaldehyde,
benzalkonium chloride,
benzamine,
benzanthracene,
benzedrine,
benzene
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British Dictionary definitions for benzaldehyde
benzaldehyde
/ (bɛnˈzældɪˌhaɪd) /
noun
a yellowish fragrant volatile oil occurring in almond kernels and used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and flavourings and as a solvent for oils and resins. Formula: C 6 H 5 CHO
Systematic name: benzenecarbaldehyde
Scientific definitions for benzaldehyde
benzaldehyde
[ bĕn-zăl′də-hīd′ ]
A colorless aromatic oil that smells like almonds. It is obtained naturally from certain nuts and plant leaves, or made synthetically. It is used in perfumes and as a solvent and flavoring. Chemical formula: C7H6O.