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Definition 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.
Definition of Furfural
1. Noun. (organic compound) A heterocyclic aldehyde derivative of furan; it is obtained commercially from bran, and has several industrial uses. ¹
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Definition of Furfural
1. a chemical compound [n -S]
Medical Definition of Furfural
1. C4H3O-CHO; C4H3O-CHO;a colourless, aromatic, irritating fluid obtained in the distillation of bran with dilute sulfuric acid; used in the manufacture of medicinal agents. (05 Mar 2000)