noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The tricyclic heterocycle in which two benzene rings are fused to that of thiophene; any of its derivatives, especially those that occur in crude oil

Etymology

From di- + benzo- + thiophene.

Related phrases

benzene ringcrude oil

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