“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
ALDEHYDIC
aldehydic
(adjective) of or related to or containing aldehydes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
aldehydic (not generally comparable, comparative more aldehydic, superlative most aldehydic)
(organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or being an aldehyde; having the character of an aldehyde.
Source: Wiktionary
Al`de*hy"dic, a. (Chem.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to aldehyde; as, aldehydic acid. Miller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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