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paraldehyde
CIDE DICTIONARY
paraldehyde, n. [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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