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Glyoxal

Description:

Glyoxal is a organic compound that belongs to the family of aldehydes. It is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. Glyoxal is widely used as a chemical reagent and building block in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, adhesives, and paper manufacturing.

Senses:

1. Noun: A reactive aldehyde compound.
2. Adjective: Pertaining to or derived from glyoxal.

Examples:

1. Noun: The laboratory was stocked with different chemicals, including glyoxal.
2. Noun: The production of synthetic fibers relies on the use of glyoxal as a crosslinking agent.
3. Noun: The concentration of glyoxal in the solution can be determined using spectroscopy methods.
4. Adjective: Researchers conducted a glyoxal-based analysis to assess the compound's effects on the environment.
5. Adjective: The textile industry incorporates glyoxal derivatives to enhance fabric durability.

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