thiophen

thiophene (ˈθaɪəʊˌfiːn)

/ (ˈθaɪəʊˌfɛn) /

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noun

a colourless liquid heterocyclic compound found in the benzene fraction of coal tar and manufactured from butane and sulphur. It has an odour resembling that of benzene and is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and resins. Formula: C 4 H 4 SAlso called: thiofuran

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Words nearby thiophen

thionic acid, thionine, thionyl, thionyl chloride, thiopental sodium, thiophen, thiophene, thiophenol, thiophosphate, thiophosphoric acid, thioridazine

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