tetrahydrofurans
tetrahydrofurans is the plural of tetrahydrofuran.
Meaning of tetrahydrofuran
Noun
tetrahydrofuran (countable and uncountable, plural tetrahydrofurans)
- 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.
- Synonyms:
- oxolane, oxacyclopentane, THF
Questions about tetrahydrofurans
- What is tetrahydrofurans the plural of?
- Tetrahydrofurans is the plural of tetrahydrofuran.
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