Crossword clues for decanal
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Decanal \Dec"a*nal\ (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. d['e]canal. See Dean.] Pertaining to a dean or deanery.
His rectorial as well as decanal residence.
--Churton.
Decanal side, the side of the choir on which the dean's tall is placed.
Decanal stall, the stall allotted to the dean in the choir,
on the right or south side of the chancel.
--Shipley.
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Wiktionary
Etymology 1 a. Pertaining to a dean or deanery. Etymology 2
n. (context chemistry English) the simple aliphatic aldehyde, CH3(CH2)8CHO, related to capric acid
Wikipedia
Decanal is an organic compound with the chemical formula CHCHO. It is the simplest ten-carbon aldehyde. Decanal occurs naturally and is used in fragrances and flavoring. Decanal occurs in nature and is an important component in citrus along with octanal, citral, and sinensal. Decanal is also an important component of buckwheat odour.
Decanal can be prepared by oxidation of the related alcohol decanol.
Usage examples of "decanal".
Dean Lynda begins, which is probably a lie, except that her definitions of words, in good decanal fashion, do not always match what others understand.
Sexton howl with delight, he went to his desk and penned a grateful acceptance to Miss Gordon, saying that although he was going away for a few days on a decanal tour, not even the Archbishop of Canterbury would keep him from her party.