acetaldehyde
/ˌæsɪˈtældəhaɪd/
noun
- A colorless liquid with a strong smell, used in making chemicals and found naturally in ripe fruit and coffee.
- Ripe apples contain small amounts of acetaldehyde, which contributes to their fruity smell.
- Factories use acetaldehyde to produce other chemicals like acetic acid.
- The lab stored acetaldehyde in a sealed container because of its strong odor.