• (n.) A yellow, crystalline substance, (C4H3O)2.C2O2, obtained by the oxidation of furoin.
Fu'rile noun [ Fur furol + ben zile .] (Chemistry) A yellow, crystalline substance, (C 4 H 3 O) 2 .C 2 O 2 , obtained by the oxidation of furoin. [ Written also furil .]