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lau'ric al'dehyde



Chem.
a colorless, extremely alcohol-soluble liquid having a strong floral odor, C12H24O, used chiefly in perfumery. Also,lau'ryl al'dehyde.Also called lauraldehyde, dodecanal, dodecyl aldehyde.

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lauric acidLaurie
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