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furfural

noun

a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent

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Word length
8
Starts with
F
Ends with
L
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈfɝfəˌɹæl

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noun

  1. a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent

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