benzofuran

[ben-zoh-fyoor-an, -fyuh-ran]

noun

Chemistry.

1. coumarone.

benzofuran

/ ˌbɛnzəʊˈfjʊəræn /

noun

1. Also called: coumarone.  cumarone. a colourless insoluble aromatic liquid obtained from coal tar and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: C 8 H 6 O

benzofuran

1. A colorless, sweet-smelling, oily liquid found in coal tar and used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes. Chemical formula: C ₈ H ₆ O.

Word History and Origins

Origin of benzofuran¹

First recorded in 1945–50; benzo- + furan

Example Sentences

One-time legal substances mephedrone and benzofuran have been banned in recent years.

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