tetrahydrofuran

noun tet·ra·hy·dro·fu·ran \-ˈfyu̇r-ˌan, -fyu̇-ˈran\

Definition of TETRAHYDROFURAN

: a flammable liquid heterocyclic ether C₄H₈O that is derived from furan and used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis

tetrahydro- + furan

First Known Use: circa 1943

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