cinnamaldehyde

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The aromatic aldehyde C₆H₅-CH=CH-CHO that is responsible for the aroma of cinnamon; any derivative of this compound

Pronunciation

/ˌsɪn.əˈmæl.dɪ(ˌ)haɪd/

Word forms

cinnamaldehyde cinnamaldehydes

Etymology

Blend of cinnamon + aldehyde.

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