furfural

noun

fur·​fu·​ral ˈfər-f(y)ə-ˌral 

: a liquid aldehyde C₅H₄O₂ of penetrating odor that is usually made from plant materials and used especially in making furan or phenolic resins and as a solvent

Word History

Etymology

Latin furfur bran + International Scientific Vocabulary -al entry 3

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

furfural

noun

fur·​fu·​ral ˈfər-f(y)ə-ˌral 

: a liquid aldehyde C₅H₄O₂ of penetrating odor that is usually made from plant materials and used especially in making furan or phenolic resins and as a solvent