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paraldehyde

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Noun
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par=al=de=hyde

CIDE DICTIONARY

paraldehyden. [Pref. para- + aldehyde.].
     A trimer of acetaldehyde (C6H12O3), prepared by polymerization of acetaldehyde with hydrochloric and sulfuric acids. It has sedative and hypnotic properties.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

paraldehyde, n. a cyclic polymer of acetaldehyde, used as a narcotic and sedative.

Etymology
PARA-(1) + ALDEHYDE

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