furfural

/ˌfʌrfəˈræl/
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Definitions of furfural
  1. noun
    a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent
    synonyms: furfuraldehyde
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    type of:
    aldehyde
    any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids
    plant product
    a product made from plant material
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