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fur·fu·ral

(fŭr'fyūr-ăl),
A colorless, aromatic, irritating fluid obtained in the distillation of bran with dilute sulfuric acid; used in the manufacture of medicinal agents.
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The ETS analysis found the Gamba barrel skewed dramatically to the sweet oak and butterscotch edge of the spectrum, with high amounts of 5-methylfurfural and furfural and moderate (or about average) amounts of the lactone compounds.
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While Figure 1 does not show an analysis for wine cubes, it is interesting to note the differences in furfural content (butterscotch, caramel aromas) or the cube heavy toast reported by Nadalie.
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A high level emission of furfural was detected in sample 1 and 2 indicating a thermal degradation of hemicellulose.
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