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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a class of bicyclic heterocycles consisting of a benzene ring fused with one of furan.
2. 2
   a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

coumaronecoumaronecumaroncumaroncumarone

Etymology

From benzo- + furan.

Related phrases

substituted benzofuranbenzene ring

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