"tetrahydrofuran" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tetrahydrofurans [plural]
Etymology: tetra- + hydro- + furan. Etymology templates: {{af|en|tetra-|hydro-|furan}} tetra- + hydro- + furan Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} tetrahydrofuran (countable and uncountable, plural tetrahydrofurans)
  1. (organic chemistry) A heterocyclic ether having a five-membered ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen; it is a colourless liquid with an ether-like smell, and is used as a polar solvent. Wikipedia link: tetrahydrofuran Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: oxolane, oxacyclopentane, THF Derived forms: bromotetrahydrofuran, chlorotetrahydrofuran, polytetrahydrofuran Translations (heterocyclic ether): Tetrahydrofuran [neuter] (German), tetrahidrofurán (Hungarian)

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