1. A colorless, flammable liquid organic compound (C₄H₄O) with a five-membered aromatic ring containing one oxygen atom; used in organic synthesis and as a solvent.
Usage: chemistry; also spelled 'furan'

Examples

• Furane is an important intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals.
• The chemist dissolved the compound in furane to conduct the reaction.
• Furane derivatives are widely used in polymer chemistry.
• The laboratory stored furane in a sealed container due to its flammability.