English Explanatory Dictionary

tetrahydrofuran

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

tetrahydrofuran tetrahydrofurans

Etymology

From tetra- + hydro- + furan.

Synonyms

oxolane oxacyclopentane THF

Derived words

bromotetrahydrofuran chlorotetrahydrofuran polytetrahydrofuran
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