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furan
noun fu·ran \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\
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Origin of FURAN
International Scientific Vocabulary, from furfural
First Known Use: 1894
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furan
noun fu·ran \ˈfyu̇(ə)r-ˌan, fyu̇-ˈran\
Medical Definition of FURAN
: a flammable liquid C4H4O obtained from oils of pines or made synthetically and used especially in organic synthesis; also : a derivative of furan
Variants of FURAN
fu·ran also fu·rane \ˈfyu̇(ə)r-ˌān, fyu̇-ˈrān\
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