Associations to the word «Furan»

Wiktionary

FURAN, noun. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms and an oxygen atom; especially the simplest one, C4H4O.

Dictionary definition

FURAN, noun. A colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon.

Wise words

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