acraldehyde

noun

acral·​de·​hyde
ə-ˈkral-də-ˌhīd
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Latin acr-, acer sharp + English aldehyde

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acraldehyde was in 1864

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“Acraldehyde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acraldehyde. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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