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'Acraldehyde' means a colorless, pungent liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of resins, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals.

'Aerodontic' means relating to the effects of high altitude on the human body, especially the teeth and gums.

'Algaroba' means the fruit of the carob tree, used as a substitute for chocolate and cocoa powder, or the carob tree itself. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has edible pods and seeds.

'Allophonic' means relating to or denoting the variation in sound that is related to the phoneme but does not change its meaning.

'Anaerobium' means a microorganism that can live and grow in the absence of oxygen, commonly found in soil, water, and the digestive tracts of animals, and some types are used in industrial processes. However, the presence of anaerobium in wounds can cause infections and delay healing.