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Ethanal

Ethanal, also known as acetaldehyde, is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is a simple organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃CHO. Ethanal is widely used in various industrial processes and is also found naturally in some fruits and drinks.

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Noun, Verb, Adjective

Sense 1: Noun - Chemical Compound

Definition: Ethanal is a chemical compound, also known as acetaldehyde, that is used in the production of various chemicals, solvents, and resins.

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Sample Sentence:

1. The ethanal produced in the reaction will be used as a starting material for synthesizing other organic compounds.

2. Please handle ethanal with caution as it can be harmful if not used properly.

Sense 2: Verb - Local Term

Definition: "Ethanal" is a local term used in some regions to refer to someone who is exceptionally intoxicated or drunk.

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Sample Sentence:

1. After consuming too many shots, John became ethanal and couldn't even walk straight.

2. Let's avoid going to that nightclub; it always gets full of ethanals after midnight.