How to Use aldehyde in a Sentence

aldehyde

noun

• Its head notes contain aldehydes, chemicals that can make a scent smell effervescent and clean, like fresh laundry, or new frost, or sunlight—maybe even the kind that streams in through stained glass.
  — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
• Alcohol isn’t the only source of aldehydes in the body.
  — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2023
• And it’s one of the first perfumes that really leaned in hard on a synthetic called an aldehyde.
  — Kira Bindrim, Quartz, 23 May 2022
• The notes say that its note include aldehydes, almond milk, and incense.
  — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 7 July 2017
• These aldehydes can cause lung disease and heart disease.
  — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
• By doing so, enzymes are released which break down the aldehydes that are pungent to some consumers.
  — Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2024
• All three are aldehydes, which are responsible for lots of odors.
  — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 16 Apr. 2020
• The chief ones were from a class of chemicals called aldehydes, including heptanal, octanal, and nonanal.
  — Warren Cornwall, Science | AAAS, 16 Apr. 2018
• These organic compounds, called aldehydes, are found in citrus fruit rinds, as well as in off-the-shelf perfumes, including Chanel No.
  — Kevin Schafer, National Geographic, 25 May 2018
• In a three-step process, with each step using difference enzymes, the CO2 was broken down first to acids, then to aldehydes, and finally to alcohols.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2014
• Top notes of aldehydes (for the vodka effect) are grounded by cardamom and oakmoss, creating a refreshing spritzer that captures the cold steam essence of ice cubes and a splash of vodka.
  — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
• Aliphatic aldehydes, which have been found in some types of carbonaceous meteorites that have fallen to Earth, are precursors of carboxylic acids and amino acids.
  — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Nov. 2023
• Its fresh, floral notes of bergamot and aldehydes mixed with jasmine and white floral accord bring a sophisticated touch to your hair.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
• The most prominent and cited chemicals of concern are commonly referred to as aldehydes due to their common makeup.
  — Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
• And some cotton candy and bubble gum flavors contained aldehydes, a class of chemicals that can cause airway constriction.
  — Emily Baumgaertner, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Oct. 2019
• That’s thanks to aldehydes, the groundbreaking ingredient featured in No. 5, which changed the industry and have influenced countless fragrances since.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 July 2023
• Studies show these chemicals are known as aldehydes and can cause lung and heart disease, according to the American Lung Association.
  — Jen Christensen, CNN, 27 Apr. 2023
• In addition to aldehydes, the ingredient famously found in Chanel No. 5, Johnston says one major signifier of a powdery scent is musk.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 July 2023
• Connections have been made between aliphatic aldehydes and liquid water activity, at least on Earth.
  — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Nov. 2023
• Most critical was the addition of a particular musk and a particular aldehyde, which in combination would, in principle, generate a fresh, peppery note.
  — Scott Sayare, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021
• In this first study, the focus was on recognizing a group of chemicals, called aldehydes, that are often associated with fragrances but also human stress conditions and illnesses.
  — Andrea Soltoggio, Smithsonian, 12 June 2018
• Using scent-capture machinery, perfumers isolated four volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in the atmosphere in marine settings—stuff like aldehydes and ketones—and blended them into a perfume.
  — Brian Underwood, Women's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
• These aldehydes could potentially be responsible for the foul taste and respiratory symptoms associated with vaping, but replicated studies and more in-depth analysis are needed to confirm this.
  — Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
• The aerosol contains potentially harmful chemicals, including nicotine, heavy metals, aldehydes, glycerin, and flavoring substances, researchers said.
  — Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2019
• An enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde.
  — John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
• And there’s ones that are saturated with — to us — a poisonous environment, either high CO2 or high hydrogen sulfide, or weird aldehydes or something.
  — quantamagazine.org, 26 Sep. 2024
• Related Articles Retrospect is nuanced; there are notes of bergamot, pear, jasmine, and musk, plus aldehydes that are inherent to classic perfumes like Chanel No. 5.
  — Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 25 Dec 2024