furan

fu·ran  (fyrn, fy-rn)

n.

1. One of a group of colorless, volatile, heterocyclic organic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, obtained from wood oils and used in the synthesis of furfural and other organic compounds.

2. The simplest such compound, C₄H₄O. Also called furfuran.

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[fur(fural) + -an.]

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furan [ˈfjʊəræn fjʊəˈræn]

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless flammable toxic liquid heterocyclic compound, used in the manufacture of cotton textiles and in the synthesis of nylon. Formula: C₄H₄O Also called furfuran

[shortened form of furfuran, from furfur]

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furan  (fyrn, fy-rn)

1. Any of a group of colorless, volatile, organic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. Furans are obtained from wood oils and used in the synthesis of many organic compounds.

2. The simplest such compound, consisting of a furan ring with two double bonds and attached to four hydrogen atoms. Chemical formula: C₄H₄O.

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furan - a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon furane, furfuran organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical nitrofuran - derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth