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Definition of Thiophene

1. n. A sulphur hydrocarbon, C₄H₄S, analogous to furfuran and benzene, and acting as the base of a large number of substances which closely resemble the corresponding aromatic derivatives.

Definition of Thiophene

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Thiophene

1. A sulphur hydrocarbon, C4H4S, analogous to furfuran and benzene, and acting as the base of a large number of substances which closely resemble the corresponding aromatic derivatives. Origin: Thio- + phenyl + -ene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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