benzofuran

[ ben-zoh-fyoo r-an, -fyuh-ran ]
/ ˌbɛn zoʊˈfyʊər æn, -fyəˈræn /

noun Chemistry.

coumarone.

Origin of benzofuran

First recorded in 1945–50; benzo- + furan

Words nearby benzofuran

benzine, benzo-, benzoate, benzocaine, benzodiazepine, benzofuran, benzoglyoxaline, benzoic, benzoic acid, benzoin, benzol

British Dictionary definitions for benzofuran

benzofuran
/ (ˌbɛnzəʊˈfjʊəræn) /

noun

a colourless insoluble aromatic liquid obtained from coal tar and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: C 8 H 6 O Also called: coumarone, cumarone

Scientific definitions for benzofuran

benzofuran
[ bĕn′zō-fyur′ăn′ ]

A colorless, sweet-smelling, oily liquid found in coal tar and used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes. Chemical formula: C8H6O.