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Definition of Glyoxal

1. n. A white, amorphous, deliquescent powder, (CO.H)₂, obtained by the partial oxidation of glycol. It is a double aldehyde, between glycol and oxalic acid.

Definition of Glyoxal

1. Noun. (organic compound) The dialdehyde ''ethanedial'' derived from ethylene glycol; it is used in the preparation of modified starch for the paper industry. ¹

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Medical Definition of Glyoxal

1. A white, amorphous, deliquescent powder, (CO.H)2, obtained by the partial oxidation of glycol. It is a double aldehyde, between glycol and oxalic acid. Origin: Glycol + oxalic + aldehyde. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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