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furfurol

[ fur-fyer-uhl, -fer- ]

noun

  1. (erroneously) furfural.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of furfurol1

First recorded in 1835–45

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Example Sentences

Methyl furfurol was found here also, this method indeed giving better results than that of Maquenne.

Furfurol in minute quantities can be detected by the red colour it forms with a solution of aniline acetate.

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