thiophene

thiophene Definition

thio·phene (t̸hī′ə fēn′)

noun

a heterocyclic, colorless liquid, CHS, resembling benzene and found in coal tar

Etymology: thio- + obs. phene, benzene < Fr phène: see phen-

thiophene Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

derivative: Mike's PhD is on the synthesis of conjugated thiophene derivatives for use in field-effect transistors.

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