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FURFURAL
furfural, furfuraldehyde
(noun) a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
furfural (countable and uncountable, plural furfurals)
(organic compound) A heterocyclic aldehyde derivative of furan; it is obtained commercially from bran, and has several industrial uses.
Source: Wiktionary
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ALLERGIC
(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”
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