"dibenzofuran" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dibenzofurans [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dibenzofuran (plural dibenzofurans)
  1. (organic chemistry) The tricyclic heterocycle in which two benzene rings are fused to that of furan; any of its derivatives, especially the halogenated derivatives that are similar to dioxins Wikipedia link: dibenzofuran Categories (topical): Organic compounds
    Sense id: en-dibenzofuran-en-noun-O0vPsMRw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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