Furfurals

/ˈfɜrfjərəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of furfural; multiple instances or variants of furfural compounds or related aldehydes used in industrial applications.

Etymology

Simple English pluralization of furfural, created by adding the '-s' suffix to the singular chemical compound name.

Kelly Says

In industrial chemistry, when scientists talk about 'furfurals' they're often referring to a whole family of related chemicals all derived from the same plant biomass—it's a way of saying 'various furfural-type compounds'!

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