furfuryl

noun

fur·​fu·​ryl

ˈfərf(y)ərəl,

-)ə(ˌ)ril

: the univalent radical C₄H₃OCH₂ derived from furfuryl alcohol by removal of the hydroxyl group; 2-furyl-methyl

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary furfural + -yl

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