furfural

noun

fur·​fu·​ral ˈfər-f(y)ə-ˌral How to pronounce furfural (audio)
: 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of furfural was in 1879

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“Furfural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furfural. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

furfural

noun
fur·​fu·​ral ˈfər-f(y)ə-ˌral How to pronounce furfural (audio)
: 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

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