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- [ben-zoh-fyoo r-an, -fyuh-ran]
- /ˌbɛn zoʊˈfyʊər æn, -fyəˈræn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ben-zoh-fyoo r-an, -fyuh-ran]
- /ˌbɛn zoʊˈfyʊər æn, -fyəˈræn/
Definitions of benzofuran word
- noun benzofuran a colourless insoluble aromatic liquid obtained from coal tar and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: C8H6O 3
- noun benzofuran coumarone. 1
- noun benzofuran (organic chemistry) Any of a class of bicyclic heterocycles consisting of a benzene ring fused with one of furan. 0
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Origin of benzofuran
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; benzo- + furan
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Parts of speech for Benzofuran
noun
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benzofuran popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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