furfuraldehyde

noun /,fɜrfə'rældə,haɪd/

Definition
a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'furfuraldehyde'.
Synonyms
furfural
Etymology
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No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
No
Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
9
Length
14

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14
Syllables
5
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