furan
fu·ran
noun \ˈfyu̇r-ˌan, fyu̇-ˈran\Definition of FURAN
: 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
Variants of FURAN
fu·ran also fu·rane \ˈfyu̇r-ˌān, fyu̇-ˈrān\
Origin of FURAN
International Scientific Vocabulary, from furfural
First Known Use: 1894
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