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glyoxal
(CHO)2 Colorless, deliquescent powder or liquid with mild odor, melting point 15_C, boiling point 51_C; used to insolubilize starches, cellulosic materials, and proteins, in embalming fluids, for leather tanning, and for rayon shrinkproofing.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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