hydroxymethylfurfural

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noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) A heterocyclic compound, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde, that is formed during the thermal decomposition of some sugars, and has potential use as a biofuel

Etymology

Compound from English hydroxy + English methyl + English furfural.

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furfural

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