HyperDic: ethanal

English > 1 sense of the word ethanal:
NOUNsubstanceethanal, acetaldehydea colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs
English > ethanal: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs.
Synonymacetaldehyde
BroaderaldehydeAny of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds
Spanishacetaldehído, etanal
Catalanacetaldehid, etanal

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