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Definition of: benzaldehyde
(ben·zal′də·hīd) noun Chem.
A colorless, highly refractive liquid, C7 H6 O, having the characteristic odor of essence of almonds. It is used largely in the dye and perfume industries. [<BENZ(OIN) + ALDEHYDE]
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