aldol

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See also: aldól

English

Etymology

aldehyde +‎ -ol (alcohol)

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Noun

aldol (plural aldols)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta- position

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French

Pronunciation

  • (file)

Noun

aldol m (plural aldols)

  1. (organic chemistry) aldol

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Portuguese

Noun

aldol m (plural aldóis)

  1. (organic chemistry) aldol (aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta- position)

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French aldol.

Noun

aldol m (plural aldoli)

  1. aldol

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