glyoxal

noun

gly·​ox·​al glī-ˈäk-ˌsal How to pronounce glyoxal (audio)
: a reactive yellow low-melting aldehyde CHOCHO made by catalytic oxidation of ethylene glycol

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“Glyoxal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glyoxal. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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