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thiophene

noun
thio·​phene | \ ˈthÄ«-É™-ËŒfÄ“n How to pronounce thiophene (audio) \

Definition of thiophene

: a heterocyclic liquid C4H4S from coal tar that resembles benzene

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 Numerous organic compounds were discovered, including thiophene, 2- and 3-methylthiophenes, methanethiol, and dimethylsulfide. — Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, "Chasing Signs of Life, Curiosity Rover Discovers Organic Building Blocks on Mars," 7 June 2018 Only a few of the organic molecules, sulfur-bearing carbon rings called thiophenes, were abundant enough to be detected directly, Eigenbrode says. — Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, "NASA rover hits organic pay dirt on Mars," 7 June 2018

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First Known Use of thiophene

1883, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for thiophene

International Scientific Vocabulary thi- + phene benzene

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thiophene

noun
thio·​phene | \ ˈthÄ«-É™-ËŒfÄ“n How to pronounce thiophene (audio) \
variants: also thiophen \ -​ËŒfen How to pronounce thiophen (audio) \

Medical Definition of thiophene

: a heterocyclic liquid C4H4S from coal tar that resembles benzene and is used chiefly in organic synthesis

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