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furfural

Pronunciation: /ˈfəːf(j)əral/

Definition of furfural

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless liquid used in synthetic resin manufacture, originally obtained by distilling bran.
    • An aldehyde derived from furan; chemical formula: C4H3OCHO

Origin:

late 19th century: from obsolete furfurol (in the same sense) + -al

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