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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A heterocyclic aldehyde derivative of furan, obtained commercially from bran, with several industrial uses. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

furfuraldehydefurol

Etymology

From Latin furfur (“bran”) + -al.

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