Definition: In the King James Version (KJV), "aldehydine" is a term used in chemistry to describe a type of aldehyde, which is an organic compound with a functional group at the end of the name. Definition: Aldehydes are organic compounds that can be generated through a number of chemical reactions. They are highly reactive, and due to their ability to form double bonds, they often produce a variety of products such as esters or ketones. Aldehydes typically contain a carboxyl group attached to one carbon atom and an amino group (a nitrogen-containing group) on another carbon. The carboxylic acid group can be hydrogenated or alkenes can undergo olefinic polymerization. Aldehydes are often used in the synthesis of other organic compounds such as esters, ketones, or alcohols. Examples: - Ethanol (C2H5OH) - Butane (C4H10) - Acetone (CH3COOH) The word "aldehyde" has its roots in Greek and Latin references that are connected to the concept of wood. In Greek mythology, Alcibiades was said to be the first inventor of aldehydes because he made them from wood. The word "aldehyde" is an adjective derived from aldehyde (a chemical term for wood) and "alcohol" (a compound formed when a carbon-carbon bond is broken), which in turn comes from Greek and Latin terms that describe a substance formed by breaking a single carbon-carbon bond. Aldehydes are known for their ability to undergo several different reactions, including alkylation, crosslinking, and polymerization. They can be used to make a variety of compounds, including esters, ketones, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and other organic compounds.

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