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Noun: furfural  'fur-fu,ral
  1. A liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odour; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent
    - furfuraldehyde

Derived forms: furfurals

Type of: aldehyde, plant product

Encyclopedia: Furfural