How to Use aldehyde in a Sentence

aldehyde

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Definition of aldehydenext
  • Alcohol isn’t the only source of aldehydes in the body.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Levy’s pick is the 724 scented body oil, a unisex mix of white florals, aldehydes, and musk.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • And it’s one of the first perfumes that really leaned in hard on a synthetic called an aldehyde.
    — Kira Bindrim, Quartz, 23 May 2022
  • The notes say that its note include aldehydes, almond milk, and incense.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 7 July 2017
  • These aldehydes can cause lung disease and heart disease.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
  • By doing so, enzymes are released which break down the aldehydes that are pungent to some consumers.
    — Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2024
  • All three are aldehydes, which are responsible for lots of odors.
    — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 16 Apr. 2020
  • In some instances, both aldehyde and carboxylic acid molecules are present.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The chief ones were from a class of chemicals called aldehydes, including heptanal, octanal, and nonanal.
    — Warren Cornwall, Science | AAAS, 16 Apr. 2018
  • In red feathers, these chains of carbon atoms ended with an organic compound called aldehyde.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
  • These organic compounds, called aldehydes, are found in citrus fruit rinds, as well as in off-the-shelf perfumes, including Chanel No.
    — Kevin Schafer, National Geographic, 25 May 2018
  • In a three-step process, with each step using difference enzymes, the CO2 was broken down first to acids, then to aldehydes, and finally to alcohols.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2014
  • Its head notes contain aldehydes, chemicals that can make a scent smell effervescent and clean, like fresh laundry, or new frost, or sunlight—maybe even the kind that streams in through stained glass.
    — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Top notes of aldehydes (for the vodka effect) are grounded by cardamom and oakmoss, creating a refreshing spritzer that captures the cold steam essence of ice cubes and a splash of vodka.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Aliphatic aldehydes, which have been found in some types of carbonaceous meteorites that have fallen to Earth, are precursors of carboxylic acids and amino acids.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Though the powdery floral, ideated around notes of neroli, May rose, aldehydes, and bourbon vanilla, has been in high demand since its 1921 launch, Chanel continues to find ways to give this classic scent new life.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
  • If a carboxyl group replaced the aldehyde, however, feathers turned yellow.
    — Elizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Its fresh, floral notes of bergamot and aldehydes mixed with jasmine and white floral accord bring a sophisticated touch to your hair.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Feathers became red, for example, when the chain ended with an aldehyde, a chemical group that contains an oxygen and a hydrogen atom attached to a carbon atom.
    — Elizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The most prominent and cited chemicals of concern are commonly referred to as aldehydes due to their common makeup.
    — Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
  • And some cotton candy and bubble gum flavors contained aldehydes, a class of chemicals that can cause airway constriction.
    — Emily Baumgaertner, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Oct. 2019
  • That’s thanks to aldehydes, the groundbreaking ingredient featured in No. 5, which changed the industry and have influenced countless fragrances since.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 July 2023
  • Studies show these chemicals are known as aldehydes and can cause lung and heart disease, according to the American Lung Association.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 27 Apr. 2023
  • And there’s ones that are saturated with — to us — a poisonous environment, either high CO2 or high hydrogen sulfide, or weird aldehydes or something.
    — quantamagazine.org, 26 Sep. 2024
  • In addition to aldehydes, the ingredient famously found in Chanel No. 5, Johnston says one major signifier of a powdery scent is musk.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 July 2023
  • Related Articles Retrospect is nuanced; there are notes of bergamot, pear, jasmine, and musk, plus aldehydes that are inherent to classic perfumes like Chanel No. 5.
    — Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Pair it with Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s 724 to amplify those aldehyde notes into something even more sophisticated and urban-chic.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Connections have been made between aliphatic aldehydes and liquid water activity, at least on Earth.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Elegantly scented, this smells like a fresh bouquet of roses softened by jasmine, neroli, and aldehydes—leaving a feminine aroma sure to delight passersby.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Most critical was the addition of a particular musk and a particular aldehyde, which in combination would, in principle, generate a fresh, peppery note.
    — Scott Sayare, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021

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