Furan
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfjʊə.ɹæn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Furan is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms, two double bonds and an oxygen atom; especially the simplest one, C₄H₄O.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms, two double bonds and an oxygen atom; especially the simplest one, C₄H₄O.
Word Forms
- furans
Synonyms for furan
Depending on context, synonyms include furfuran, furane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include furane, furfuran, furanoid, furofuran, furanosteroid, difuran.
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