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furanOne entry found. Main Entry: fu·ran Pronunciation: \ˈfyu̇r-ˌan, fyu̇-ˈran\ Variant(s): also fu·rane \ˈfyu̇r-ˌān, fyu̇-ˈrān\ Function: noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from furfural Date: 1894 : a cyclic flammable liquid compound C4H4O that is obtained from wood oils of pines or made synthetically and is used especially in organic synthesis; also : any of various derivatives of furan
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