noun
- Plural of furfuran; organic compounds derived from furfural, containing a furan ring structure, used in polymers, resins, and chemical synthesis.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Furfurans are important intermediates in the production of advanced polymers.
- The research team synthesized several new furfurans for use in composite materials.
- Furfurans derived from biomass show promise as sustainable chemical building blocks.
- Industrial applications of furfurans include the manufacture of specialty resins.