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furfural

DEFINITIONS OF: furfural

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n a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent

Synonyms:
furfuraldehyde
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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