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butyraldehyde

(byo̵̅o̅t′ər al′də hīd′)

noun

a clear liquid, CH(CH)CHO, with a characteristic aldehyde odor, used in making solvents, synthetic resins, etc.

Origin: < L butyrum, butter + aldehyde

See butyraldehyde in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A transparent, highly flammable liquid, C₄H₈O, used in synthesizing resins.

Origin:

Origin: butyr(ic)

Origin: + aldehyde

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