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Princeton's WordNet
furan, furane, furfurannoun
a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon
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furfurannoun
Furan.
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furfuran
Furan is a heterocyclic organic compound, consisting of a five-membered aromatic ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. Chemical compounds containing such rings are also referred to as furans. Furan is a colorless, flammable, highly volatile liquid with a boiling point close to room temperature. It is soluble in common organic solvents, including alcohol, ether, and acetone, and is slightly soluble in water. Its odor is "strong, ethereal; chloroform-like". It is toxic and may be carcinogenic in humans. Furan is used as a starting point for other speciality chemicals.
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furfuran
Furfuran, also known as furan, is a heterocyclic organic compound. It consists of a five-membered aromatic ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. It is a colorless, flammable, and highly volatile liquid with an ether-like odor. It is commonly used as a starting material for various organic synthesis in industries, including the production of plastics, resins, solvents and specialty chemicals. Its exposure can be harmful to humans and it is classified as a possible human carcinogen.
Webster Dictionary
Furfurannoun
a colorless, oily substance, C4H4O, obtained by distilling certain organic substances, as pine wood, salts of pyromucic acid, etc.; -- called also tetraphenol
Etymology: [L. furfur bran.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of furfuran in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of furfuran in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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