/ Dictionary / Index L lauric aldehyde: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: lau'ric al'dehyde Pronunciation: [key] — Chem. Chem. a colorless, extremely alcohol-soluble liquid having a strong floral odor, CHO, used chiefly in perfumery. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. lauric acid Laurie Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arboreal Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language