thiophene

(t̸hīə fēn′)

noun

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

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

See thiophene in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A colorless liquid, C4H4S, used as a solvent.

Origin:

Origin: thio-

Origin: + ph(eno)-

Origin: + -ene

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