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aldehydine

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al·​de·​hyd·​ine | \ ¦al-də-¦hī-ˌdēn \
plural -s

Definition of aldehydine

1 : methylethylpyridine
2 : any of a class of solid bases containing the imidazole ring formed by condensing aldehydes with aromatic ortho-diamines

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First Known Use of aldehydine

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for aldehydine

International Scientific Vocabulary aldehyde + -ine; originally formed as German aldehydin

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“Aldehydine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aldehydine. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.

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