Paraldehyde Definition

Paraldehyde Sentence Examples

• Paraldehyde is moderately soluble in water, and when distilled with sulphuric acid is reconverted into the ordinary form.

• Paraldehyde is oxidized by dilute nitric acid, with formation of much glyoxal, (CHO) 2.

• The substance investigated was acetaldehyde, C 2 H 4 O, in its relation to paraldehyde, a polymeric modification.

• Paraldehyde is a powerful hypnotic, giving a refreshing quiet sleep which is not followed by unpleasant after effects.

• When taken continuously the drug soon loses its power as a hypnotic. Its unpleasant taste usually prevents the formation of a paraldehyde habit, but it occasionally occurs with symptoms resembling delirium tremens.