noun🔗ShareAldehydeAny of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom.""Some fruits, like ripe apples, contain aldehydes, which contribute to their characteristic sweet smells." "Einige Früchte, wie reife Äpfel, enthalten Aldehyde, die zu ihrem charakteristischen süßen Geruch beitragen.compoundsubstancechemistrybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading