glutaraldehyde

noun

glu·​tar·​al·​de·​hyde ˌglü-tə-ˈral-də-ˌhīd 

: a compound C₅H₈O₂ that contains two aldehyde groups and is used especially in tanning leather and in the fixation of biological tissues

Word History

Etymology

glutaric acid + aldehyde

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

glutaraldehyde

noun

glu·​tar·​al·​de·​hyde ˌglüt-ə-ˈral-də-ˌhīd 

: a compound C₅H₈O₂ that contains two aldehyde groups and is used as a disinfectant and in fixing biological tissues