furfuryl

/ˈfɜːrfərɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid used as a solvent or intermediate in the production of other chemicals, especially furfural.

“The chemist used furfuryl as a solvent in the experiment, but the lab was filled with an unpleasant smell.”

Synonyms

  • furaneol
  • furfural

Antonyms

  • nonflammable
  • stable