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/ˈældɒl/ · noun
(organic chemistry) Any aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta-position.
Use aldol when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Aldol means (organic chemistry) Any aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta-position.
Common synonyms include acetaldol.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use aldol where its definition matches the intended context.
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