furfuran meaning

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furfuran (noun): a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon.

Definition of furfuran

  1. a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon

    Synonyms: furan, furane

    Type of: organic compound

    Kinds: nitrofuran

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with FU · words ending in AN · 8-letter words

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