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Topic: Inventions

aldehydic

IPA: //ˌæl.dəˈhaɪ.dɪk//

KK: /ˈældəˌhaɪdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of organic compound that contains a carbonyl group bonded to a hydrogen atom.

Example: The aldehydic compounds are often used in the production of fragrances.

aldicarb

IPA: //ˈældɪˌkɑrb//

KK: /ˈældɪˌkɑrb/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance that is used in farming to kill pests and protect crops. It is known for being very toxic and is often applied to plants like cotton and potatoes.

Example: Farmers apply aldicarb to control pests in their cotton fields.

aldol

IPA: //ˈældɒl//

KK: /ˈældɔl/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that is a thick, colorless to pale yellow liquid, made from acetaldehyde, and is used in making perfumes and as a solvent.

Example: The chemist used aldol in the reaction to create a new compound.

aldolase

IPA: //ˈældəˌleɪz//

KK: /ˈældəˌleɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of protein found in some living tissues that helps break down certain sugars into smaller sugar molecules.

Example: Aldolase plays a crucial role in the glycolytic pathway by facilitating the conversion of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate.

aldolization

IPA: //ælˌdoʊlɪˈzeɪʃən//

KK: /ældəlɪzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process in chemistry where two molecules combine to form a larger molecule, typically involving an aldehyde and a ketone, resulting in a compound known as an aldol.

Example: The aldolization process is crucial in organic chemistry for synthesizing complex molecules.

aldose

IPA: //ˈæl.doʊs//

KK: /ˈældoʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of simple sugar that has an aldehyde group in its structure.

Example: Glucose is an example of an aldose.

aldrin

IPA: //ˈɔːldrɪn//

KK: /ˈɔːldrɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical used to kill insects, which is very toxic and was once commonly used in agriculture.

Example: Farmers used aldrin to control pests in their crops.

alembic

IPA: /əˈlɛmbɪk/

KK: /əˈlɛmbɪk/

noun

Definition: A tool used in chemistry that helps to separate and purify liquids by heating them and collecting the vapor.

Example: The alchemist used an alembic to distill the essence of the herbs.

alexine

IPA: //əˈlɛksin//

KK: /əˈlɛksin/

noun

Definition: A type of protein that helps protect the body from infections.

Example: The scientist studied the properties of alexine in relation to immune responses.

alfa

IPA: /ˈæl.fə/

KK: /ˈæl.fə/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the first letter of the alphabet, often used in communication to represent the letter A, especially in aviation and military contexts.

Example: In aviation, the letter 'alfa' is used to represent the letter A.

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