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furan

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun furan has 1 sense
  1. furan, furane, furfuran - a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon
    --1 is a kind of organic compound
    --1 has particulars: nitrofuran

Definitions from the Web

Furan

Noun (Chemistry):

- A colorless, flammable liquid compound with a fruity odor, consisting of a five-membered aromatic heterocycle containing four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. Furan is used as a solvent and in the production of various chemicals.

Example sentence:

- Furan is commonly employed as a starting material in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Noun (Botany):

- A tree from the genus Basorhiza, native to Australia, which produces edible nuts.

Example sentence:

- The furans living in the subtropical regions of Australia are known for their delicious nuts.

Noun (Cooking):

- A dish made from wheat that is roasted until browned and then cooked with boiling water or milk.

Example sentence:

- Today, let's try a traditional recipe of furan for a comforting breakfast.

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