furoin

English

Etymology

Blend of furan +‎ benzoin.

Noun

furoin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone, analogous to benzoin.

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