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furan - What does it mean?

Definition of 'furan'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-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.
  • Derived terms

    * furanose ----

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