Associations to the word «Benzofuran»

Wiktionary

BENZOFURAN, noun. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of bicyclic heterocycles consisting of a benzene ring fused with one of furan.

Dictionary definition

BENZOFURAN, noun. A colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins.

Wise words

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