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1. Parts of Speech: noun
2. Definitions: a colorless, flammable liquid with a boiling point of 31.4°C, which is a heterocyclic compound containing a ring of four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. It has a fruity odor and is used as a starting material in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈfjʊræn/; UK: /ˈfjʊəræn/
4. Origin and Usage: Furan was first synthesized in 1870 by a French chemist named Charles Adolphe Wurtz. It is commonly used as a starting material in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers. Furan is also used as a solvent and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
5. Synonyms: tetrole
6. Related Words: furan, flora, flora, fluor, fluer
7. Example Sentences:
- The chemist used furan as a starting material in the synthesis of a new pharmaceutical.
- The fruity odor of furan is often used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
- Furan is a highly flammable liquid with a low boiling point.