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.

Exact synonyms: Furfuraldehyde
Generic synonyms: Aldehyde, Plant Product

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Furfural

furdom
furethidine
fureur
fureurs
furfags
furfair
furfairs
furfan
furfans
furfen
furfie
furfies
furfur
furfuraceous
furfural (current term)
furfuraldehyde
furfurals
furfuran
furfurans
furfuration
furfurations
furfurcaeous
furfures
furfurine
furfurol
furfurol reaction
furfurols
furfurous
furfurs

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