aldehydes

[/ˈældəhaɪdz/]
nounmasculinepl: aldehydes (already plural form)
aldeídos
1. organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen atom, typically formed by oxidation of alcohols
Aldehydes are commonly used in the production of plastics and resins.
Aldeídos são comumente usados na produção de plásticos e resinas.
2. any of various volatile organic compounds with a pungent odor
Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde are examples of simple aldehydes.
Formaldeído e acetaldeído são exemplos de aldeídos simples.
Aldehydes are primarily used in scientific, academic, and industrial contexts across both Brazil and the United States. The term is standardized in chemistry curricula and has no colloquial usage. In Brazil, it appears frequently in chemistry textbooks, laboratory settings, and pharmaceutical/industrial applications, maintaining the same technical meaning as in English-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
carbonyl compoundsoxidation productsaldehyde compounds
Antonyms / Antônimos
ketonesalcohols

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aldeídos
Standard scientific terminology used in chemistry education and research
Portugal
aldeídos
Same usage as in Brazil; consistent with IUPAC nomenclature
General English-speaking countries
aldehydes
Fundamental organic chemistry term with consistent usage across all regions

Related Words

aldehydecarbonylketonescarboxylic acidsoxidationfunctional groups
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