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nouna colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylontype of:
Definition that contains furan
- furfural a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent
- furfuraldehyde a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent
- macrodantin derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
- nitrofuran derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth
- nitrofurantoin derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract