Noun: furfural 'fur-fu,ral
- A liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odour; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent
"Furfural is used in the production of certain plastics and resins";
- furfuraldehyde
Derived forms: furfurals
Type of: aldehyde, plant product
Encyclopedia: Furfural