glutaraldehyde

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Structure of glutaraldehyde.

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Etymology [edit]

From glutar- +‎ aldehyde; compare glutaric acid, glutaryl, glutarate.

Noun [edit]

glutaraldehyde (plural glutaraldehydes)

  1. (uncountable) The chemical substance having the IUPAC name pentane-1,5-dial, a toxic liquid with a pungent odor.
  2. (countable) Any specific preparation or solution of glutaraldehyde.

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pentane-1,5-dial

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