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