benzofuran

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

/ ˌbɛn zoʊˈfyʊər æn, -fyəˈræn /

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Origin of benzofuran

First recorded in 1945–50; benzo- + furan

Words nearby benzofuran

benzo, benzoate, benzoate of soda, benzocaine, benzodiazepine, benzofuran, benzoglyoxaline, benzoic, benzoic acid, benzoin, benzol

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British Dictionary definitions for benzofuran

benzofuran

/ (ˌbɛnzəʊˈfjʊəræn) /

noun

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

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Scientific definitions for benzofuran

benzofuran

[ bĕn′zō-fyur′ăn′ ]

A colorless, sweet-smelling, oily liquid found in coal tar and used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes. Chemical formula: C8H6O.