tetrahydrofuran

noun

tet·​ra·​hy·​dro·​fu·​ran ˌte-trə-ˈfyu̇r-ˌan How to pronounce tetrahydrofuran (audio)
-fyu̇-ˈran
: a flammable liquid heterocyclic ether C4H8O that is derived from furan and used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis

Examples of tetrahydrofuran in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In February, an Orange County man, whose name wasn’t released, died after taking tetrahydrofuran fentanyl, a synthetic substance similar to fentanyl, federal prosecutors said. Christal Hayes, OrlandoSentinel.com, 20 July 2017

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Word History

Etymology

tetrahydro- + furan

First Known Use

circa 1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tetrahydrofuran was circa 1943

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“Tetrahydrofuran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tetrahydrofuran. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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