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furfural

/ˈfɜː.fjʊ.ræl/

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noun

/ˈfɜː.fjʊ.ræl/C2formaltechnical
  • ruЖидкий альдегид с проникающим запахом, получаемый из растительной шелухи и кукурузных початков, используемый в производстве фурана и в качестве растворителя.

A liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor, derived from plant hulls and corncobs, used in the production of furan and as a solvent.

uncountable

  1. Chemical compoundC2formalscientific

    A liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor, derived from plant hulls and corncobs, used in making furan and as a solvent.

    ruФурфурол

    • Furfural is produced by heating corncobs with sulfuric acid.
    • The chemical industry uses furfural as a selective solvent.
    • Furfural has a characteristic almond-like smell.

    Synonymsfurfuraldehyde

Forms
  • furfurals plural form
  • furfurals' possessive plural form
  • furfural's possessive singular form