Glyoxal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glyoxal is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The dialdehyde ethanedial derived from ethylene glycol; it is used in the preparation of modified starch for the paper industry.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The dialdehyde ethanedial derived from ethylene glycol; it is used in the preparation of modified starch for the paper industry.
Word Forms
- glyoxals
Synonyms for glyoxal
Depending on context, synonyms include oxaldehyde.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methyl, glyoxalate, glyoxaline, glyoxylate, oxaldehyde, ethanedial.
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