How to Pronounce "furfural"
word
ˈfɝfjəˌɹæl
FUR-fyu-ral
ˈfɝfjəˌɹæl
FUR-fyu-ral
Definition
Furfural is a colorless, oily liquid made from plant materials like corncobs or oat husks, used mainly in making chemicals and as a solvent in industry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɝfjəˌɹæl
British English
ˈfɝfjəˌɹæl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FUR-fyu-ral
UK
FUR-fyu-ral
Listen in Context
Furfural is used in making plastics and resins.
You can find furfural in some types of industrial solvents.
Scientists make furfural from agricultural waste.
The factory upgraded its process to produce more furfural from corn cobs.