tiglaldehyde

noun

tig·​lal·​de·​hyde

tiˈglaldəˌhīd

: a liquid compound C₄H₇CHO that has the odor of bitter almonds and is obtained by distilling guaiacum resin; α-methyl-crotonaldehyde

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary tiglic + aldehyde

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