furane

Definitions of furane
  1. noun
    a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon
    synonyms: furan, furfuran
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    types:
    nitrofuran
    derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth
    type of:
    organic compound
    any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
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