ben·zo·fu·ran (b n z -fy r  n, -fy-rn)n. A colorless liquid, C8H6O, found in coal tar and used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes. Also called coumarone. |
benzofuran [ˌbɛnzəʊˈfjʊəræn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless insoluble aromatic liquid obtained from coal tar and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: C8H6O Also called coumarone cumarone
| benzofuran (bnz-fyrn) A colorless, sweet-smelling, oily liquid found in coal tar and used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes. Chemical formula: C8H6O. |
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| Noun | 1. | benzofuran - a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
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