Term Name: | acetaldehyde catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | acetaldehyde breakdown, acetaldehyde catabolism, acetaldehyde degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of acetaldehyde, a colorless, flammable liquid intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046187] QuickGO AmiGO |